Extended Day Jr Counselor

Extended Day Junior Counselor

Chelmsford Community Education Center, Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Job : 5271451

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 05, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2025

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill it based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: Extended Day Junior Counselor (Extended Day - Exempt)

Location: Chelmsford Elementary Schools, Parker Middle School, Chelmsford Community Education

Reports To: Childcare Supervisor and Director of Community Education

Job Goal: To assist in providing an enriching, exciting, and fun after school experience to the children enrolled in our Chelmsford Community Education Programs, ensuring all participants have a memorable time during any activities provided.

• Attend mandatory training before Extended Day starts.
• Work with children ages Pre‑K through 6th Grade in a positive and supportive manner.
• Ability to work on the floor, lift over 50 lbs, work outdoors during all weather conditions, and stay on their feet – other physical requirements as needed. Some programs will be outdoors daily, during the cold, rain or shine.
• Willingness to be trained.
• Accept and adhere to all guidelines set forth in handbooks.
• Report all necessary problems and/or information to supervisor/counselor on duty.
• Assist with the supervision of students.
• Perform all other related duties as directed or as responsibilities necessitate.
• Attend and complete all required training.
• Perform various instructional, clerical, supportive and other related duties under the direction of the Supervisor.

• Positions are part time.
• Hours will vary based on program.
• Employment period: 08/26/2025 – 06/30/2026.

Job performance will be evaluated by the Program Supervisor.

Send letter of interest and resume to:

• Ms. Robyn Adams, Director
  Chelmsford Community Education
  170 Dalton Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
  adamsr.ma.us

• High school graduate (or 15 years of age with working papers) and at least 15 years old.
• Related experience working with children/teens desirable.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be found appropriate by the Director of Community Education.
• Completed CORI check and fingerprinting accepted.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• Question 1: Have you previously been employed by Chelmsford Public Schools? If yes, please list previous position(s).
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• Question 2: How did you hear about this open position?
  Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)

Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.