Afterschool Counselor

Kings Bay Y

Position/

Title:

After School Counselor (preferred Russian Speaking)

Duration: Monday-Friday, 1:30 pm to 6 pm or 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Organization: The Kings Bay Y is a community center dedicated to enhancing the lives of the existing community through quality educational, cultural, social, and artistic programs. The Kings Bay YM-YWHA is the largest multi-service agency in the area, serving the entire South Brooklyn community with quality programs for adults and children.

Program Overview: Our After-School Program is truly unique to the community because we provide various activities, quality programming, and individualized attention to the children within the program. Parents can sign-up for 1-5 days of the program. We provide free transportation from most schools and a healthy nutritious snack, and our program hours are the children’s dismissal to 6:00 pm. In addition, we also offer mini-camps during holidays and 1/2 days (where we pick up early from school).

For information about our After School Program, you can visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• To ensure the daily and safe arrival of participants.
• Provide a warm and welcoming facility where children can feel safe and nurtured.
• Ensure daily attendance and roster changes are recorded.
• Assist in delivering daily healthy, nutritious lunches and/or snacks.
• Assist Children with homework
• Maintain a daily homework log for each participant.
• Ensure all unusual behavior is reported to the supervisor.
• Reinforce desirable behavior, not focusing on disruptive behavior, so all participants feel part of the program.
• Alert Supervisor if any kind of abuse/neglect of a child is suspected.
• Help ensure daily recreation and a positive experience for everyone
• To provide recreational activities in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Participate in all activities and enrichment programs with the participants.
• Guide all activities that stimulate mind and body development.
• Help children develop their strengths through creative play, swimming, sports, dance, arts & crafts, storytime, and more.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and training sessions as needed
• Engage into swimming and sports activities

• Background Check (Clearances will be done during the onboarding process.)
• Must be 17 years or older.
• Valid
• Resume
• Cover letter

• $16.50 Starting Hourly Rate – Will vary based on experience
• 3 locations are available