Part-Time Extended Day & Camp Counselor – Fun & Safe

Kids Connection; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Kids Connection is seeking caring, energetic Extended Day & Camp Counselors to join our team in Foster City, CA. This part-time role supports daily programming for elementary-aged children through engaging activities, games, STEM projects, and enrichment experiences.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, assisting instructors, supervising activities, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. CPR certification and background clearance are required, with flexibility for Summer months

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• College coursework in Education, Child Development, or a related field is a plus.
• Previous experience working with children in a school, camp, childcare, or recreational setting is preferred, but not required.
• Pediatric CPR certification (or willingness to obtain through Kids Connection) and successful background clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and set up project materials, lesson supplies, activity spaces, and classroom materials before each program day.
• Assist instructors with leading age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, STEM projects, and enrichment experiences.
• Support daily lessons and activities by helping facilitate projects and encouraging student participation.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every child feels supported and encouraged.
• Supervise students during indoor and outdoor activities, lunch, snack, recess, and transitions while maintaining active supervision at all times.
• Build positive relationships with students and encourage their social, emotional, and personal growth through positive guidance and encouragement.
• Follow all health, safety, emergency, and licensing procedures.
• Communicate professionally with students, families, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Assist with school operations, including lunch supervision, student transportation from nearby schools (when assigned), front office support, and school events.
• Help maintain organized, clean, and well-stocked classrooms, activity areas, and program supplies before, during, and after each program day.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework in Education/Child Development

Job description

Kids Connection is seeking caring, energetic Extended Day & Camp Counselors to join our team in Foster City, CA. This part-time role supports daily programming for elementary-aged children through engaging activities, games, STEM projects, and enrichment experiences.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, assisting instructors, supervising activities, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. CPR certification and background clearance are required, with flexibility for Summer months