After School Counselor

About the Role

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic people to fill the part-time role of After School Academic Enrichment Coach. In this role, you will be critical to the successful operation of New York Edge's after-school program. You will be responsible for providing a safe and positive environment for school-age children and providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic/personal growth.

Schedule: Part-Time, Monday – Friday, 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Location: In-person

Pay: $17.50/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate supervision at all times to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of program participants.
• Act as an agent of safety for participants, taking responsibility for your well-being and the well-being of others.
• Keep the immediate supervisor informed daily of any concerns regarding participants, staff, or the facility.
• Engage participants in meaningful, structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, and challenging activities and lesson plans based on values in the areas of arts, STEM, character development, literacy, creative expression, community service, physical fitness, and/or nutrition.
• Prepare the learning environment and necessary supplies for program activities. Assume responsibility for the cleanliness and organization of the camp room, program supplies, and activity space.
• Support the planning and implementation of all activities, including learning initiatives, field trips, and culminating performances.
• Provide support to Activity Specialists with activity implementation.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas of growth. Take a leadership role in providing regular updates to caregivers.
• Attend all required training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Ensure that groups are in ratio.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Possess a desire to work directly with children.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Must be responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, actively engaged, and patient.
• Ability to follow directions and adhere to all policies/procedures.
• Open to feedback with a desire to grow professionally.
• Must have reliable communication/computer devices at home with the capacity to access the internet consistently to respond to organizational emails and complete training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma required; some college preferred.
• Experience working with children strongly preferred.
• At the time of offer and acceptance, job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• May be required to walk up and down stairs.
• May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed.
• Work is performed mostly within a New York City Public School but may require interaction with the community at-large during trips or events.
• The Academic Enrichment Coach will be required to report to the school and interact with staff, students, parents, and the school administration.