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Before/After School Counselor

Small Wonders Child Development Center
Lakeland, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

Overview :   "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22 : 6)

Goal Seekers and Eagles, a ministry of Highland Park Church, in Lakeland, Florida, cares for school-age children before and after school as well as during holiday breaks and summer camp. Our counselors are engaging, energetic, and self-motivated individuals eager to help children grow into strong, independent leaders among their peers. The duties of our counselors include creating a safe environment for children to play and grow when not in school through group management, individual interactions, and organized activities.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties :

  • Plan and engage children in organized, fun, and educational games and activities.
  • Monitor and manage student behavior during transportation on buses and vans.
  • Build strong relationships with children in our care.
  • Maintain a safe and clean environment for children by identifying and resolving potential hazards, including tripping hazards, spills, or broken toys.
  • Prepare and serve snacks.
  • Assist students with homework.
  • Manage student behavior through positive group control techniques.
  • Correct disruptive behavior through approved discipline procedures and in coordination with other Counselors, Lead Counselors, and Program & Personnel Specialist.
  • Maintain accurate reporting and documentation including attendance records, transportation logs, and Incident and Accident reports.
  • Interact with parents on a daily basis in an understanding, attentive, and responsive manner.
  • Respond to and provide first aid as necessary for any injuries.

Qualifications and Skills :

  • A strong believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Be of strong moral character and act as a role model.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • High School / GED Diploma.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • One year of childcare experience preferred.
  • Proven track record of working well independently and in a team setting.
  • CPR and First Aid Certifications required within 90 days from date of hire.
  • Must start and complete 40 hours of Department of Children and Families Training within one year.
  • Availability Questions :

  • Are you available to work during our morning shift (7 : 00AM-9 : 00AM)?
  • Are you available to work during our afternoon / evening shift (2 : 00PM-6 : 00PM)? If not, is there a range of times within this that you are available?
  • Our summer program operates from 7 : 00AM-6 : 00PM. Are you available to work during the summer? If so, are you available to work full-time or part-time for the summer camp program?
  • If interested, please fill out our formal application by clicking on the link below.

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