Summer Migrant Program Counselor

Summer Migrant Program Counselor

Job : 5744244

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jun 15, 2026

June 15, 2026 - July 23, 2026 (12 hours per week)

Who We Are: Kent City Community Schools is a public school district in Kent County dedicated to providing a nurturing environment and to educate all of our 1,200 students to be lifelong learners.

What We Need: We are looking for a compassionate and collaborative team member to work with our students to empower them to reach their full potential through a rigorous curriculum and instructional excellence!

What We Value: Collaboration, Compassion, Honest Communication, Growth Mindset, and a Culture of Opportunity

• Ability to work successfully with students, staff, administrators and community members
• Daily, in-person attendance and ability to be organized and work collaboratively with students, staff and families
• Must be flexible
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Bilingual spoken and written (English & Spanish)
• Familiarity with migrant and immigrant issues and challenges, locally, regionally, and nationally
• Good communication skills and ability to relate to a variety of people in multiple situations – office, fields, community agencies, school personnel, students, and/or parents, etc.
• Knowledge of local resources – social and health service agencies, e.g.
• Flexibility in schedule and approach to work assignments. Possible night and weekend hours
• Provide a structured, orderly, safe, and respectful environment for students
• Perform other reasonably related duties

• Provide student support for students K-12
• Provide counseling services to K-12
• Provide social emotional support to K-12
• Advise students for college and career placements (grades 7-12)
• Organize guest speakers and field trip experiences related to college and career pathways (grades 7-12)
• Coordinate credit recovery programs (grades 9-12)
• Advise students on school credits and graduation requirements (grades 9-12)
• Assist with community program referrals
• Assist with administrative and family liaison responsibilities as needed
• Complete other duties that may be assigned by the Migrant Coordinator or Federal Programs Director

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Spanish speaking ability preferred
• Show passion about the teaching/learning process for every child
• Build relationships with students and families
• Provide customer service atmosphere for our community

• Grant Funded Position
• Collaborative working environment
• A focus on students, staff and community

Position Type: Part-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Erik West, SMP Director
• Kent City Middle School
• Email: erik.west