What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Counselor (School-Age Children) position at Smiley Faces Daycare Center Inc.?
Website: http://www.smileyfacesdc.com
We are currently seeking After School Counselors for School-Age Children in Yonkers.
This part-time position is Monday through Friday afternoons from 2:00 pm-6:00 pm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervising and engaging with a group of school-age children.
- Planning, scheduling, and implementing activities and programs for the children.
- Helping children with homework/projects.
- Ensure that program operation at the site is smooth, efficient, and compliant with OCFS regulations.
- Ensure a healthy environment with well-maintained facilities, equipment, and supplies.
- Maintain accurate daily and monthly attendance records for each child.
- Follow OCFS policies and procedures related to licensing requirements, medical & disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 or older.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must pass a full background check through the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, including fingerprinting, references, SEL & SCR.
- Must be medically fit to perform all job duties, free of a communicable disease, including TB, and provide documentation from a licensed physician within the past year.
- Warm, friendly, caring, upbeat personality. Exceptional people skills in dealing with young children, parents, and staff. Professional, reliable, and prompt.
- Must have stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pulling, running, reaching, climbing, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs.) without assistance to participate in children’s activities.
- Must have a sincere interest in working with school-age children.
- Previous experience working with children is required
- Ability to communicate and professionally relate to children and adults.
- Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
The following certifications are highly desirable:
- Bilingual
- Associates or Higher.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Yonkers, NY 10704: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16