After School Counselor - Brooklyn

After School Counselor - Brooklyn

New York Edge

Base pay: $17.00/hr – $17.00/hr (pay varies with experience and skills).

New York Edge is the largest provider of after‑school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, academic programs—including STEM, the arts, sports, wellness, and college access—help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic people to fill the part‑time role of Academic Enrichment Coach. You will provide a safe and positive environment for school‑age children, facilitate learning activities, support homework and skill building, and participate in activities and trips.

Part‑time, Monday–Friday, 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm (in‑person).

• Provide appropriate supervision at all times to ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of program participants.
• Act as a safety agent for campers, responsible for their well‑being and that of others.
• Inform the immediate supervisor daily of any concerns involving participants, staff, or the facility.
• Engage participants in meaningful, age‑appropriate activities, lesson plans, and special events that are structured, fun, exciting, and challenging, based on values in arts, STEM, character development, literacy, creative expression, community service, physical fitness, and nutrition.
• Prepare the learning environment and supplies for program activities, maintaining cleanliness and organization.
• Support planning and implementation of all activities, including learning initiatives, field trips, and culminating performances.
• Assist Activity Specialists with activity implementation.
• Create and maintain a strength‑based, youth‑focused atmosphere respectful of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and growth areas, and provide updates.
• Attend all required training sessions, meetings, and special events.
• Ensure appropriate group ratios.

• Desire to work directly with children.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, actively engaged, and patient.
• Ability to follow directions and adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Openness to feedback and desire to grow professionally.
• Reliable communication/computer devices and internet access at home.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma required; some college preferred.
• Experience working with children strongly preferred.

• May be required to walk up and down stairs.
• May need to lift or move objects/materials.
• Work is performed mostly within a NYC public school but may involve trips or events with the community.

At offer and acceptance, safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health are required.

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee in this position. They are not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.