Extended Hours Program Counselor

Congocamp; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

An after-school program in Virginia is seeking a part-time Extended Hours Program Counselor. The role involves creating a warm and safe environment for students from Preschool to 8th Grade, leading activities, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Ideal candidates should be at least 18 years old, have experience with children, and possess good communication skills. A Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification is preferred. Working hours are typically from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with optional morning shifts available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old by the first day of employment.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, engaging, and safe after-school environment.
• Manage daily check-in/out and dismissal per camp procedures.
• Lead age-appropriate activities and supervise play.
• Follow health plans and safety protocols.
• Complete incident reports accurately and on time.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Group management skills

Organized and safety-minded

Teamwork

Job description

About the role

Extended Hours Program (EHP) Counselors create a warm, engaging, and safe after-school environment for students in Preschool–8th Grade. You’ll deliver daily routines and activities directed by the EHP Coordinator, supporting play, enrichment, and homework time in a calm, inclusive setting.

This is a part-time position with normal hours being 3:00–6:00 p.m. An optional morning shift, 7:00–9:00 a.m., may be available as well as additional hours as the program requires.

Responsibilities

• Welcome students, take attendance, and manage daily check-in/out and dismissal per camp procedures.
• Lead age-appropriate activities (games, crafts, clubs, homework support) and supervise indoor/outdoor play with clear expectations.
• Maintain constant supervision and positive group management; model social–emotional skills and inclusive participation.
• Follow health plans and safety protocols (allergy guidance, hydration/heat/cold weather, playground/classroom rules); identify and report hazards or maintenance needs.
• Prepare spaces and materials; set up/clean up efficiently; uphold sanitation standards.
• Complete incident/accident reports accurately and on time.
• Meet or exceed ACA practices and Virginia child day program licensing standards.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; be punctual, prepared, and flexible; perform other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or designee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children (after-school programs, camp, classroom aide, coaching, babysitting).
• Positive, reliable, coachable teammate with strong communication and group-management skills.
• Organized and safety-minded; comfortable supervising both indoor activities and outdoor play.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR (or able to obtain before start and maintain throughout employment).

Eligibility

Must be at least 18 years old by the first day of employment and able to pass required background/screening checks per Virginia regulations.