After School Counselor  

Position: The After School Counselor is responsible for helping to maintain a safe, engaging, and enriching after-school and student support programming. They ensure a high level
of mission-driven, individualized and group programming.

The After School Counselor serves as a positive role model and ensures positive experiences and outcomes for all children.

Responsibilities: 

· Provide high-quality afterschool care to children. 

· Build relationships with parents, children, and the school
administrators/teachers. 

· Maintain procedures that ensure the safety and security of
students, staff, and community members. 

· Assist the Extended Day Coordinator in creating and maintaining
student-centric, well-organized, effective, and aesthetically pleasing learning environments. 

· Support children's emotional needs and/or challenges in a developmentally appropriate and non-judgmental manner.  

· Develop and maintain open and appropriate communication with parents: students, volunteers, and school staff.  

· Provide onsite direct daily communication with the families, students, and care providers to foster connection and address daily needs. 

· Work effectively to establish positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, and families. 

· Provide activity planning and resources for afterschool and faculty childcare programming. 

· Serve as a homework support resource in the afterschool program. 

· Assist with administrative support and coverage as needed. 

· Support the Extended Day Coordinator with the arrivals and dismissals, program administration, and reports. Including accurate and comprehensive lists, permissions, attendance, and parent support.  

· Perform other duties as assigned 

Skills and Characteristics 

· Excellent communication skills in all formats, including but not limited to written, spoken, in-person, and digital. 

· Demonstrate the ability to forge relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the community. 

· Consistently demonstrate organizational and technical skills. 

· Demonstrate resourcefulness in setting priorities and working successfully with people and systems. 

· Self-directed with the ability to work both autonomously and in a team. 

· Detailed orientated, organized, and able to thrive in a dynamic and energized environment. 

· Must possess the emotional intelligence to work as a team player and manage the stresses of the job duties. 

· Contributes to a positive school culture that supports student success and ensures that the School achieves its mission. 

· Ability to take the initiative, prioritize work and multi-task a must.

Two or more yar experience working in afterschool, camp, or group childcare.

Knowledge of child development, safety standards, and activity planning a plus.

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Long periods of standing

Use of stairs

St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's School prohibits discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, employment status, income status, shared ancestry and ethnic characteristics, partnership status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions),  disability, political belief or affiliation, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under  federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

About St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's School

St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s is an independent, Episcopal school for children in beginners through grade 8. Founded in 1950, the school endeavors to create and educate a community diverse in race, culture, and religious beliefs, preparing our students to make meaningful contributions to our global society. It is located in the Morningside Heights community of Manhattan. St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internships. In the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, or any other program administered by the school, St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s School makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs at the time. 

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