Aftercare Counselor

Carrollwood Day School is looking for positive and energetic people to join our After-School Care team at our Early Childhood Campus. Position is for the upcoming school year begins in August. Qualified candidates will be reliable, hands-on, child safety-minded, and possess a can-do attitude. Counselors will ensure the safety of the children as they lead them through a schedule of activities including snack, outdoor play, arts & crafts and more! The ideal candidate is creative, patient, kind, reliable and hard-working. Must be comfortable and confident working with very young children, starting from two years old through Kindergarten. Must be DCF certified or eligible, willing and able to help with diaper changing, potty training and assist with the inevitable accidents and clean up. Must be able to maintain a clean and organized classroom and model behaviors and attitudes that are consistent with the CDS mission and policies of the school. Must pass DCF fingerprint background screening.

Counselors must be at least 18 years old. This is an hourly non-exempt position. Position begins in August. Shift times begin at 2:30pm to 6pm, Monday - Friday. There are some days throughout the school year where shift times will be 7:30am to 4:30pm for Faculty Kids Care.

Carrollwood Day School ( http://www.carrollwooddayschool.org) is an independent school in North Tampa, FL serving students from age two through 12th grade.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise and positively interact with children
• Conduct oneself as a "role model" for children; provide appropriate direction of children in their daily routine
• Adhere to appropriate adult/student boundaries at all times
• Maintain clean, safe, fun, and engaging activity site
• Maintain an accurate roster of student attendance during check in and out procedures.
• Work cooperatively with fellow staff
• Diaper changing
• Take care of children with accidents/messes in the potty training process
• Maintain and manage playground/Big Room property and supplies (includes all set up, clean up, and end of day closing)
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings when applicable
• Wear appropriate attire and designated aftercare uniform as required
• Ride on school bus and attend all staff care trips as required
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
• Previous experience working with young children is required
• Candidates must be able to move easily inside and outside in order to provide adequate supervision in our facility
• Candidates with a background in after school care, summer camps, or classroom experience are given preference
• Must possess and present a positive attitude and professional appearance
• Must have dependable transportation
• Must be able to successfully pass with DCF and Level II fingerprint national background check
• Ability, willingness, and judgment to interact and communicate courteously and effectively with all constituents in a school environment

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.42 per hour

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person