What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aftercare Counselor position at Saint Andrew's School?
Job Details
Description
About Saint Andrew’s School:
Saint Andrew's School is an independent, co-educational school for grades PK-12, Saint Andrew's is both a day school and a boarding school, educating students from across the United States and throughout the world. As a college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Andrew's welcomes students of all faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs. "Honor Above All," academic excellence and education in Mind, Body, and Spirit reflect Saint Andrew's experience. We are committed to educating the "whole child" while instilling a dedication to lifelong learning.
Saint Andrew’s School employees are committed to the mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition.
Position Summary:
Saint Andrew's School is looking for responsible and enthusiastic Aftercare Counselors to supervise Lower School students from grades PK to 5th grade. Counselors are responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the children in the Beyond The Bell Aftercare Program at all times. This includes the supervision of students on the playground, interacting and engaging in games and activities with the students and providing assistance with homework help as needed. Counselors will distribute snacks to students within the program and ensure that students with specific dietary needs/allergies are monitored. Counselors are responsible for maintaining accurate records by providing timely incidents/accident reports, signing students in and out of aftercare and ensuring that students are picked up by authorized adults.
Availability:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 2:45pm to 5:30pm
- Wednesday - 1:45pm - 5:30pm
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED
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Positive and upbeat attitude
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Attention to detail
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Desire and interest in working with young children
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Ability to lead an activity as needed
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Demonstrate patience and self control with responding to conflicts as they arise
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Great communication skills with parents and children
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First Aid and CPR/AED Certified - training will be provided
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40 Hour Early Childhood Certificate or the willingness to obtain the certification
Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, and move computers and peripherals for the majority of the work day. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds, climb ladders, crawl under desks and confined spaces to install/uninstall and/or move equipment.
Saint Andrew’s School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability or handicap, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirement of all federal, state, and local laws.
Saint Andrew’s is a drug-free workplace. All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check. Saint Andrew’s School may, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs.
