After School Counselor

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the planning and implementation of the Enriched After-School Club’s program curriculum.

Essential Functions

• Using the curriculum materials to support themes and lesson plans as it relates to the age group.
• Monitor children at all times.
• Making referrals to the Director and Assistant Director of any concerns regarding the child’s behavior.
• Planning and providing necessary accommodations and/or services for those with special needs.
• Evaluating each child’s performance and total development using appropriate assessments, such as observations, development tasks, profile to assure accurate diagnoses, written reporting, and parent conferences.
• Participating in staff training sessions, while taking advantage of external training opportunities to improve professional development skills (NOTE: Y.E.P. requires at least 20 hours of training per year).
• Performing other related duties as needed to maintain a certain professional level of quality learning (i.e. staff meetings, conferences, etc.).
• Promoting effective child development tasks including:
  • Classroom management in an understanding, consistent, and positive manner.
  • Respecting individual child’s worth and dignity.
  • Encouraging creativity.
  • Promoting a positive attitude, around children, towards learning and self-image.
• Displaying responsibility for being aware of safe lifting and bending procedures.
• Displaying responsibility for reading all labels and following the specific directions in the handling of various hazardous materials (i.e. paint, glue, soap products, pool products, solvents, etc.).
• Understanding and utilizing various health and safety practices.
• If required, travelling (via company vehicle) to pick up children from school.
• Implementing all applicable policies and procedures per Y.E.P.

Required Education and Experience

The ideal candidate must have at least a high school diploma, as well as two years of credible experience in E.C.E. and/or working with children; some obtained or pursuant collegiate education (i.e. a degree in E.C.E., a C.D.A. alternative, etc.) is preferred, but not required; at least one year of credible after-school experience is a plus. The ideal candidate must be able to multitask in a fast paced environment whenever possible, while displaying exceptional skills in communication and writing. The ideal candidate must also be able to follow and implement directions at all times.

Additional Requirements:

The ideal candidate must be voluntarily willing to take and pass a fully extensive criminal background check, which includes FBI, Criminal, & Child Abuse Clearances.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are generally 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday Through Friday, unless otherwise indicated; extended hours may be necessary as needed to cover staffing during center hours.

Other Duties/Details:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Said duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

A.D. & E.E.O. Statement:

Youth Enrichment Programs is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Youth Enrichment Programs prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Equal Employment Opportunity (E.E.O.) and Anti-Discrimination (A.D.) policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Youth Enrichment Programs and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transference, training, working conditions, wage & salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.

Youth Enrichment Programs will be responsible for the dissemination of this policy. Directors, managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing equal employment practices within each department. The HR department is responsible for overall compliance and will maintain personnel records in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Violations of this policy, regardless of whether an actual law has been violated, will not be tolerated. Youth Enrichment Programs will promptly, thoroughly, and fairly investigate every issue that is brought to its attention in this area, and will take disciplinary action, when appropriate, up to and including termination of employment.