Preschool Afterschool Counselor (1-year olds)

Green Ivy Schools; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Green Ivy Schools is hiring an After School Preschool Counselor to support our youngest learners in the 1s and preschool programs. The role runs Monday–Friday, 2:30–6:00 PM, with compensation at $20/hour.

You will provide a warm, nurturing environment for children, lead activities, assist with transitions, and collaborate with teachers and families to ensure each child feels seen, safe, and supported during the afternoon hours.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Childcare experience

Communication with families

Patience

Flexibility

Teamwork

Educación

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Herramientas

Brightwheel

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