After School Counselor

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for Group Leaders and Youth counselors to Build a positive relationship with each after-school participant in our care and foster positive connections. We expect you to always engage with all children actively to foster positive youth development.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates a commitment to leadership development, and community building.
• Conduct yourself as a professional and representative of the agency with all staff, parents, children, and anyone else with whom you come into contact in your role.
• Help participants develop and strengthen academic, physical, and social skills.
• Plan, implement, and lead successful educational activities, and or supervise extracurricular programs such as Dance or Art.
• Implement behavior management techniques to ensure a safe and positive environment.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
• Collaborate with other staff members to create a cohesive and engaging program.

Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in Education, Family Studies, Psychology, Liberal Arts, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with children in a daycare, classroom, or similar setting.
• Knowledge of childhood development principles and practices
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a group of children and maintain discipline.
• First aid certification is preferred.

COMPENSATION: $18 - $20 per hour

ABOUT NORTHSIDE

Northside Center for Child Development serves more than 5,500 children and families across New York City each year through high-quality, outcome-driven behavioral health, early childhood education, and enrichment services. With over $34 million in annual funding, Northside provides the comprehensive support children and families need to overcome adversity, build resilience, and pursue their dreams.

Founded in 1946 in Harlem, Northside has been a cornerstone of the community for eight decades, leading the way in integrating education and mental health to support children’s development. Several of Northside’s innovative programs were the first of their kind in Harlem, setting standards of care that continue to influence social service agencies throughout the United States today.

Northside’s founders, Drs. Kenneth B. and Mamie Phipps Clark, were renowned, pioneering psychologists whose groundbreaking research was instrumental in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education landmark Supreme Court decision that declared school segregation unconstitutional. Their belief in the worth, dignity, and potential of every child continues to guide Northside’s mission and inspire its work today. Northside is driven by its vision and principle, “Each Child…First Chance.”

For more information on Northside Center for Child Development, please visit www.northsidecenter.org.