PART-TIME AFTER SCHOOL COUNSELOR

 

We’re currently seeking a dynamic and professional After School Counselor to join our team at Play Kids Greenpoint!

Candidates should be dynamic, highly motivated, caring, enthusiastic, and have a genuine concern for children.

Counselors ensure the after school students follow their schedule, participate in each activity, and guide students in their personal growth. They also provide assistance as needed related to all daily activities.

 

College students are welcome - we are able to accommodate school schedules.

Previous experience in working with children ages 4-8 years old is a plus.

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An ideal counselor must be at least 18 years of age who participates enthusiastically in all activities, is easy going with children and is good at sports, arts & crafts, improv play as well as helps with clean-up, drop-off and pick-up. He/she/they will be a part of our after school team so being able to work in a team with other counselors and supervisors is an important factor.

Requirements:

• Commitment to at least one school semester

• Enjoy working with youth

• Patient and compassionate with children and team members

• Desire to learn and grow

• Reliable, responsible, trustworthy

• Friendly, hardworking, positive attitude

• Creative and adaptable

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment

• Speaks and communicates well in English

• Must live within 30 minutes of commuting distance,

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Extra Super Cool Bonus Skills:

• Excellent improv skills

• Associate degree minimum or at least 2 years experience in childcare/camps/schools

• Previous experience in working with children ages 4-8 years old

• Keen on sports

• Fascinating storytelling abilities

• Spontaneous fun and games

• Other special interests, skills, knowledge, abilities, or talents that can help make our after school experience spectacular

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We Guarantee:

• Excellent, safe and collaborative work environment

• Possibility to work and grow in a great team

• Lots of fun and laughter

• A great place to start building your career, especially if you want to work with children

• Part time and flexible schedule

• Flexible workload based on availability

• On-the-job training

• Compensation commensurate with experience

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If this sounds like a great fit for you, please contact us for more info and to apply!

Interested applicants, please send your resume and cover letter to team@playgreenpoint.com

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Qualified candidates will be contacted and invited to an interview.

References to be provided upon request.

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