After School Counselor/Leader - Sequoia
Job in
Redwood City, San Mateo County, California, 94061, USA
Listing for:
YMCA of Silicon Valley
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, After School
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Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, After School
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24 - 26 USD Hourly
USD
24.00
26.00
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
After School - School Age Child Care Counselor/Leader is responsible for general supervision of youth and teens, planning and implementing activities (physical activities, nutrition, academic enrichment, homework assistance, and light tutoring).
SALARY RANGE: $24.00-$26.00/hour
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ensure the safety and well-being of participants by knowing participant locations at all times, making participants aware of and enforcing appropriate safety regulations and procedures, applying appropriate behavior management techniques, and maintaining all program equipment and facilities.Assist children with school-directed virtual learning.Implement group activity plan; preparing materials, activities, and environments.Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect. Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth.Adhere to all processes, procedures, rules and regulations of the YMCA, licensing, Public Health Department and school district.Positively s picking-up before releasing children.Identify emergency situations then respond quickly and appropriately.Consistently demonstrate positive discipline; teach and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding; firmly and consistently enforce the rules.Work in a team environment and provide open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents or co-workers.Introduce yourself to parents & teachers, and communicate with them regularly with confidence regarding accurate program information: schedule changes, permission slips, etc.Be prompt and dependable to work scheduled hours; providing proper notice for time off and working with supervisor on coverage for day(s) requested off.Clean, disinfect and pick up areas used by the program, as needed.QUALIFICATIONS:
Prefer prior experience working with youth and/or teens.Certified in CPR and First Aid (or be certified within 30 days of hire).Complete YMCA child abuse prevention within 30 days of hire.Provide proof of negative tuberculosis test.Bilingual preferred.After School Counselor:
Must be 18 years of age.After School Counselor: 48 semester college units required or successful completion of NCLB test.YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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