Preschool Afterschool Counselor (1-year olds)

Green Ivy; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Green Ivy is hiring an After School Counselor to support our youngest learners after school hours in New York. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 2:30–6:00 PM, with compensation at $20/hour.

You will supervise activities, guide transitions, and foster a calm, joyful atmosphere for toddlers and preschoolers. You will collaborate with classroom teachers and the Head of School, using Brightwheel to share updates with families, and you will support emotional and language development through structured

Formación

• 1 year of experience in an early childhood setting.
• Mandated Reporter, First Aid, CPR certified preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Spanish or Mandarin ability is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and supervise a small group of children during after school programming.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment.
• Prepare and guide simple activities such as sensory play, music, and movement.
• Help children with transitions such as handwashing, toileting, or diapering.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom space and tidy materials.
• Use Brightwheel app to share updates and photos with families.
• Support children's emotional needs with gentle language and modeling.
• Collaborate with teachers and Head of School as needed.
• Oversee dismissal and ensure smooth handoff to caregivers.
• Create a soothing routine for toddlers new to separation.
• Provide extra support for emerging language and motor skills.

Conocimientos

Proactive

Confident with young children

Attuned to children's needs

Patient and flexible

Responsible and punctual

Experience in early childhood setting

Bilingual advantage (Spanish orMandar

Descripción del empleo

Description

We’re hiring an After School Preschool Counselor to support our youngest learners!

Job title: After School Counselor – Ones

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:30–6:00 PM

Compensation: $20/hour

About the Role

As the After School Counselor for our 1s program and preschool program, you will provide a warm, nurturing, and

structured environment for young learners. This role requires an intuitive, hands‑on approach

and the ability to support each child's needs with confidence and care. You will supervise and

lead age‑appropriate activities, create a calm and joyful atmosphere, and ensure every child

feels seen, safe, and supported during the afternoon hours.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and supervise a small group of children during after school programming.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment tailored to the age group.
• Prepare and guide simple activities such as sensory play, music, and movement.
• Help children with transitions such as handwashing, toileting, or diapering (if applicable).
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom space and tidy materials.
• Use the Brightwheel app to share updates and photos with families.
• Support children’s emotional needs with gentle language and modeling.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and the Head of School as needed.
• Oversee dismissal and ensure smooth handoff to caregivers.
• Assist with diapering and communicate toileting needs clearly.
• Create a soothing, predictable routine for toddlers who may be new to separation.
• Provide extra support and redirection for emerging language and motor skills.

What We’re Looking For

• Proactive and confident with young children.
• Tuned into children’s needs and able to work with minimal direction.
• Patient, flexible, and comfortable managing separation emotions.
• Responsible, punctual, and communicative with colleagues and families.
• Experience working in a school, daycare, or early childhood setting (at least 1 year).
• Preferred but not required: Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin, familiarity with Montessori approach.

If you’re passionate about nurturing young learners and want to work in a joyful, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• 1 year experience working with infants and toddlers in a group setting (eg. classroom, camp, enrichment class)
• Mandated Reporter, First Aid, CPR certified & MAT trained preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Able to teach in Spanish or Mandarin a plus