About Job

Job Title: Part-Time Middle School After-School Counselor
Department: Hewitt After-School
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
The Hewitt School - New York, NY

ABOUT HEWITT

Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

POSITION SUMMARY

The part-time middle school after-school counselor will be responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment at The Hewitt School. The counselor is expected to behave in a professional manner at all times, including dress and speech. The counselor is expected to treat all members of the Hewitt community with respect, understanding, and a sense of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise middle school students enrolled in after-school from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm while school is in session
Create a productive learning environment and assist students with their homework as needed
Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with administration, teachers, parents, guardians, and caregivers about all aspects of after-school programming, including scheduling, special events, incidents, or accidents
Dismiss students to authorized adults and keep an accurate record of the dismissal time and any changes
Be responsible for attendance, dismissal, and program supervision
Respond to emergencies in a calm and professional manner and communicate with all parties involved in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
Knowledge of and experience with supervising and managing students in middle school and acting as a positive role model
Reliable and dependable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides)

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

Bachelor’s degree
Proficient with Mac platforms; comfortable with technology or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
Investment in the social-emotional learning and cognitive development of middle school students

SALARY RANGE

Starting Salary Range: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour (salary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)

TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work via our applicant tracking portal. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the School’s academic philosophy. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the School not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.