After School​/Camp Counselor- Assistant Facilitator

We are seeking an outgoing and experienced After School/Camp Counselor to join our team! As a Counselor, your top priority will be to ensure your students have fun, learn and stay safe. You will oversee after-school program activities, including homework help, arts enrichment, learning games, and outdoor fun fitness. The ideal candidate loves the children and wants to share their interests with students!

Responsibilities:

• Plan and facilitate games, sports, and other outdoor activities
• Create daily and weekly schedules catered to each group of students, their ages, and interests
• Engage students and facilitate various fun learning activities
• Assess student progress
• Prepare students for quarterly project and performance expos
• Set up, take down, and maintain after-school materials, equipment, and supplies
• Communicate with parents
• Build strong relationships with diverse children and youth
• Facilitate activities in an engaging, creative, and supportive way
• Ability to incorporate positive youth development, literacy, social skills, and creative arts in curriculum design
• Have a keen awareness of and celebrate the vast cultural experiences of children and youth

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience as an after school or camp counselor or in a similar position
• Dept. of Children and Families, 30 hour school age training hours, preferred
• Experience creating lesson plans, implementing curriculum and doing other enrichment activities
• Able to pass a Level 2 background screening
• Bi-lingual preferred
• Available on all School days, preferably between Monday-Friday 1:00pm-6:00pm (some flexibility available)
• Fun, Energetic, Self-Starter
• Highly organized and responsible
• Excellent communication skills
• First-aid and CPR certified, preferred
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position