After Care Lead Creative Projects Counselor

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy • Philadelphia, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the After Care Lead Creative Projects Counselor supports the Director of After Care Programs in administering programs to provide a safe and engaging After Care and Enrichment (ACE) experience for students. Facilitates activities by establishing a relationship with the Director of After Care Programs and students through learning resources and the school environment. Develops and fosters the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability, and aptitude. This is a part-time position, three days a week, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Willingness to be flexible with changes in duties.
• Knowledge of content, methods, materials, and equipment for ACE.
• Ability to facilitate activities for children that encourage healthy growth.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom management.
• Comfortable with a team-based work structure; ability to demonstrate flexibility on the job.
• Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious, and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members with a continuous focus on healthy relationship building.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of cultural competency skills and enthusiasm for issues of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• At least 2 years of professional experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• At the direction of the Director of After Care Programs, implements creative projects and art activities with students that support each season's theme.
• Helps with check-in and snack distribution.
• Prepares materials and the ACE environment as directed by the Director of After Care Programs.
• Assists with and participates in all ACE activities as needed, including but not limited to outdoor, crafts/coloring, LEGO, and activities.
• Supports rules of conduct and creates a warm and welcoming environment.
• Maintains order in the ACE classroom and throughout common areas of the campus.
• Attends work and arrives/departs work at the appropriate times as determined by the immediate supervisor.
• Assumes other job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed