Early Childhood Counselor

YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community organization seeks a part-time counselor for its preschool program. This role involves supporting children's learning, fostering a nurturing environment, and collaborating with teachers to ensure smooth classroom operations. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young children and possess strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a group setting.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Skills in art, theater, music, and literacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance children's learning in the classroom.
• Set up and clean up classroom activities.
• Ensure the safety and emotional growth of the children.

Skills

Teamwork

Art skills

Theater skills

Music skills

Literacy skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Reliability

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The primary role of the counselor is to work in the preschool classroom to support learning and the social development of the children in the program. The job includes working directly with children within the learning centers of the classroom, helping to set up and clean-up activities and to support the teaching team to help children learn and grow.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work directly with students to support and enhance their learning within the classroom.
• Set up and clean-up activities within the classroom learning centers.
• Support children’s emotional and social growth by helping to foster a warm and nurturing environment.
• Ensure the safety of the children in the program by helping children with routines and schedules.
• Support the teachers by working with them to optimize the smooth running of the classroom.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with young children in a group setting.
• The ability to work within a team approach.
• Skills in art, theater, music and literacy a plus.
• Positive job skills such as punctuality, dependence and reliability.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• Part-time position.
• Monday - Friday.
• Usual hours: 8:00AM-1:00 pm or 12:00 - 5 pm.

COMPENSATION:

• Pay rate at $16 to $18 per hour.

WORK AUTHORIZATION & CLEARANCES:

• Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Must pass the background check, medical form and fingerprinting through the Departments of Health and Education.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.