Extended Program Junior Counselor

About the role

Extended Hours Program (EHP) Counselors create a warm, engaging, and safe after-school environment for students in Preschool–8th Grade. You’ll deliver daily routines and activities directed by the EHP Coordinator, supporting play, enrichment, and homework time in a calm, inclusive setting.

This is a part-time position with normal hours being 3:00–6:00 p.m. An optional morning shift, 7:00–9:00 a.m., may be available as well as additional hours as the program requires.

• Welcome students, take attendance, and manage daily check-in/out and dismissal per camp procedures.
• Lead age-appropriate activities (games, crafts, clubs, homework support) and supervise indoor/outdoor play with clear expectations.
• Maintain constant supervision and positive group management; model social–emotional skills and inclusive participation.
• Follow health plans and safety protocols (allergy guidance, hydration/heat/cold weather, playground/classroom rules); identify and report hazards or maintenance needs.
• Prepare spaces and materials; set up/clean up efficiently; uphold sanitation standards.
• Complete incident/accident reports accurately and on time.
• Meet or exceed ACA practices and Virginia child day program licensing standards.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; be punctual, prepared, and flexible; perform other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or designee.

• Experience working with children (after-school programs, camp, classroom aide, coaching, babysitting).
• Positive, reliable, coachable teammate with strong communication and group-management skills.
• Organized and safety-minded; comfortable supervising both indoor activities and outdoor play.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR (or able to obtain before start and maintain throughout employment).

Must be at least 16 years old by the first day of employment and able to pass required background/screening checks per Virginia regulations.