Youth Development Counselor Job Middletown area,Connecticut USA,Education / Teaching

MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

* Grant Funded*

Positions available at the following buildings:
Snow, Spencer and Beman. Assignments will be based on District Need.

Description:

Youth Development Counselor

Reports to:

School Principal, Site Coordinator, Chief Academic Officer, and Executive Director of Finance

Broad Function:

The Youth Development Counselor, reporting to the Site Coordinator and School Principal, will facilitate and support academic, social emotional learning, enrichment and recreational activities in the after school program.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Plan and facilitate academic enrichment and recreational activities that promote personalized student learning and positive youth development;
Record attendance and
Document and serve snack in accordance with state and federal After School Snack Program regulations;
Provide support to students during programming;
Supervise students during all aspects of the program, including weekly visits with guest vendors and community providers;
Promote positive behavior during all activities and transitions;
Manage behavior issues/concerns in accordance with established behavior policies;
Work to develop restorative relationships with students that growth mindset and resilience;
Participate in staff meetings and Professional Development offered by MPS, and program partners and vendor resources;
Other duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator or School Principal.

Qualifications and

Experience:

Ability to motivate and engage students in learning activities;
Demonstrated Classroom Management and Teambuilding skills
Experience with Project Based Learning and STEAM, preferred;
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills;
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with individuals, teams and groups (teachers, parents, administrators and support staff);
First Aid/CPR Certification Preferred.

Schedule & Salary:

After School programs start September 28, 2026 with program start up required. Hours and schedule vary by school site, approximately 10 hours per week; M-Th, 3:25-5:45 pm. The position is grant-funded. Additional paid hours for staff meetings and/or prep & planning may be required. The After School program follows the school calendar and does not operate on vacation days, half days or early dismissals.

Flexible, part-time positions- job-sharing and modified schedules available. Current hourly rate for certified staff is $31.93, based on MPS contracts;
Non-MFT: $16.94-$28.69 per hour, based on certifications, experience and responsibilities.

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be mobile with the ability to get from one location in the office or work site(s) to other locations in the office or work site(s)
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift or carry objects less than thirty (30) pounds
Ability to perform manipulative skills such as writing and typing
Ability to see and read objects closely, as wiring, labels on equipment, reading/proofreading a report, using a computer monitor, filing and/or retrieving information from a filing system and verifying the accuracy of financial information
Ability to hear normal sounds with background noise, as in using a telephone or radio, distinguish verbal communication and communicate through speech, including using a radio
Ability to learn and acquire an understanding of new information, methodologies and techniques and how they apply to school goals and operations
Memory adequate to perform…