CC Counselor

Join to apply for the CC Counselor role at YMCA of Pawtucket

The Afterschool childcare counselor is responsible for the daily supervision of after-school program participants grades K-8. This position is responsible for assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of program components and program activities in the after-school program. The Leader guides the academic and social development of children; ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy learning environment. Group Leaders use a variety of resources, provided by the After-School Site Director to introduce new skills throughout the execution of activities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and engagement of children in assigned group.
• Plans and facilitates purposeful and engaging activities and group projects that complement the program's thematic or project-based agenda.
• Provide assistance with homework and encourage academic progress.
• Follows program lesson plans and implementation plan in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.
• Provides careful, attentive supervision, alert at all times.
• Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior and understands positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth.
• Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.
• Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintains on-going communication with supervisor.
• Maintain accurate classroom records as assigned and according to program requirements.
• Communicates regularly with parents; attends parent / family events as designated by supervisor.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence.

Education, Experience And Skills

CORE COMPETENCIES

J-18808-Ljbffr