WISEL Extended Day Counselor

Extended Day Care (EDC) Counselor Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Extended Learning, the Extended Day Counselor is responsible for overall supervision of students enrolled in extended day care and after school classes, leading structured activities on the playground, assisting teachers in carrying out activities during the course of the day, ensuring students arrive on time for all after school classes, teaching social and emotional skills, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children and contributing to the effective operation of WIS' extended learning programs according to standards of excellence.

Daily hours: 3:00 PM–6:00 PM.

• Provide supervision and direction for children and work to maintain their safety.
• Actively engage children in structured and inclusive play.
• Maintain an orderly playground environment, enforcing school rules and appropriate consequences while on the playground.
• Document incidents and/or accidents that occur and report them to the Director of Extended Learning, along with any other problems or concerns.
• Assist with the preparation and serving of snacks to children as needed.
• Maintain daily attendance sheets for students enrolled in extended day care.
• Attend all scheduled and mandatory meetings and training events as well as special events and activities hosted by WIS Extended Learning Programs.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude at all times, with children, staff, parents and other community members.
• Perform duties outside the scope of this position description as needed.

• Experience working with children in kindergarten in after school or summer program preferred.
• Ability to speak French and/or Spanish a plus.
• Self-motivated, responsible and able to work with minimal supervision.