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After School Counselor - Battlefield Elementary

YMCA

  • Fort Oglethorpe, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • $14

Highlights

Combine your skills and passion with our mission and join our After School Program team, helping children learn and grow at Battlefield Elementary School. Prior experience working with children in a developmental setting & with diverse populations preferred.

Numbers & Facts

LocationFort Oglethorpe, GA
IndustryNonprofit Charitable Organizations
Salary$14
Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
Year Founded1844
Websitehttps://ymcadc.org

Description

Combine your skills and passion with our mission and join our After School Program team, helping children learn and grow at Battlefield Elementary School. As an After School Counselor, you will play and laugh with K-5th graders, as you implement activities and lessons that help them thrive. Program hours are from 2pm-6pm, Monday through Friday, when school is in session.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design and implement daily lesson/activity plans within established guidelines.
  • Supervise children, classroom, and all activities.
  • Ensure the children's safety.
  • Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
  • Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents/guardians.
  • Engage parents as volunteers.
  • Maintain program site and equipment.
  • Maintain required program records including sign in/sign out rosters.
  • Monitor and engage in games and activities with children.
  • Attend and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and training.
  • Address emergencies as they occur.
  • Develop positive, authentic relationships with children from different backgrounds.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Meet educational and experience qualifications established by state licensing guidelines (State of GA Childcare Licensing).
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; one year of college preferred.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Prior experience working with children in a developmental setting & with diverse populations preferred.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to lead and participate in activities in both indoor and outdoor settings, in various temperatures.
  • Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch, see, hear, listen and lift (up to 50 pounds).

A BETTER US STARTS WITH U!
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts people’s lives. We are seeking to add new members to our team who are motivated and committed to serving others. Whether you are experienced or not, we will provide the resources and training needed for you to grow and succeed. If you want more than just a job – if you’re looking to discover a sense of purpose and opportunities to contribute to the greater good – then the Y is the place for you. Join us!

Salary

$14.00 per hour

Benefits

Employee discount, Paid training, Other

Job Type

Part time

Schedule

Monday to Friday

About Company

With an operating budget of $50 million, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington operates 17 facilities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and northern Virginia, employs over 1,500 employees and impacts the lives of more than 200,000 youth and adults each year. A leader in innovation, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington has made an impact in advancing health and education initiatives and strengthening the communities we serve. Picture your next career move to the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, joining one of the largest charity organizations in the country, where the expectations are high and where you can make a real difference in driving results. If your next career move includes leaving a legacy, then consider your future with the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington!

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