Extended Day Counselor

FORSYTH SCHOOL; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Forsyth School in St. Louis, Missouri, seeks an Extended Day Counselor to join our Before Care and After Care program for ages 2 through Grade 6. This part-time role offers flexible scheduling aligned with morning and late-afternoon hours.

Ideal candidates love young children and bring dependable, caring, and communicative support to our school community. Responsibilities include supervising activities, preparing snacks, and coordinating with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children preferred.
• A genuine enthusiasm for working with children in a positive, nurturing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, engage, and play with students after school.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities.
• Prepare and serve snacks and meals.
• Respond appropriately to minor emergencies and ensure safety and wellbeing of all children.
• Set up and clean up the care spaces each day.
• Communicate with parents and school staff regarding students' needs and activities.

Skills

Experience with young children

Communication and teamwork

Enthusiasm for children

Dependable and responsible

Job description

Extended Day Counselor Forsyth School, located in St. Louis, Missouri, is a co-ed, independent school serving children age 2 - Grade 6. Founded in 1961, Forsyth offers a challenging, engaging education with support from exceptional teachers on a one-of-a-kind campus.

Forsyth School fosters a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children to pursue challenges with confidence. At Forsyth, our talented and caring faculty encourage students to explore and question, enabling them to learn deeply. Each child's unique identity is known, celebrated, and nurtured by our supportive community. The "Forsyth experience" is enriched by the school's unique campus, location, and commitment to the natural environment.

Position Summary

Forsyth School is seeking caring, dependable staff to join our Extended Day Program. Team members provide a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for students age 2 through Grade 6 during our Before Care and/or After Care program. Ideal candidates will love young children and have experience caring for them.

Schedule

Scheduling is flexible depending on your availability and program needs. Forsyth is seeking counselors for the following times:

• Before Care: 7am - 8am Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• After Care: 2:45pm - 6pm Monday through Friday

Duties

• Supervise, engage, and play with students after school
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities
• Prepare and serve snacks and meals
• Respond appropriately to minor emergencies and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children
• Set up and clean up the care spaces each day
• Communicate with parents and school staff regarding students' needs and activities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children preferred
• A genuine enthusiasm for working with children in a positive, nurturing environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable and responsible

Compensation

$15/hour. This position is part-time, hourly, non-exempt.

Forsyth School is committed to honoring the diversity of its students, families, and employees. Our policy is to employ well-qualified people able to further the mission of the School. An important aspect of this practice is to provide equal employment opportunity free of unlawful discrimination. The School does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economics, family composition, genetic information, citizenship, national and ethnic origin, or on the basis of any other protected status. Equal employment opportunity is the responsibility of all Forsyth School employees.