After-School Counselor
Job Location:
Concord, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Are You Ready to Make an Immediate Impact
Babilou Family US is part of the global Babilou Family network and brings a local community-focused approach to early childhood education through our Little Sprouts Building Blocks and Heartworks schools. We are looking for a proactive and collaborative team member who will support our mission and contribute meaningfully to this role.
As an After-School Counselor you will contribute to a positive and enriching learning environment for elementary-aged this role you will lead engaging activities ensure student safety and well-being and foster meaningful partnerships with students families and staff to promote a strong sense of community.
Our work is guided by our educational approach Sustainable Education which bridges research and daily practice to help children thrive and lay the foundation for lifelong what we like to call the science of children. Everything we do is rooted in research about how young minds grow how they learn connect and build the skills that last a lifetime. We also lead our HONOR values: Humility Open-Mindedness Nurture Ownership and Recognition. This guiding framework fosters an environment where educators children families and partners feel valued empowered and inspired to grow.
Assistin supervising children during after-school hours including indoor and outdoor activities.
Support students inparticipatingin educational recreational and enrichment activities.
Encourage positive behavior andmodelrespectful interactions.
Help create an inclusive environment that promotes social emotional and academic growth.
Assistwith homework support and academic enrichment opportunities.
Help set upfacilitate andclean upactivities games crafts andspecial events.
Support Site Leaders in implementing daily schedules and program plans.
Assistwith attendance tracking and student sign-in/sign-out procedures.
Prepare materials and supplies needed for activities.
Monitor students tomaintaina safe and supportive environment.
Follow all program policies safety procedures and emergency protocols.
Immediately report incidents injuries concerns or behavioral issues to the Site Leader.
Maintain appropriate staff-to-student ratios at all times.
Greeting children at their drop off location andsupervisea brief walk to thecampus.
Work collaboratively with Site Leaders and other program staff.
Build positive relationships with students families and school personnel.
Communicate student concerns achievements and behavioral observations to supervisory staff.
Attend staff meetings andrequiredtrainingsas assigned.
Minimum age of16 years
Experience working with children in educational recreational camp childcare or youth development settings preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Reliable punctual and professional.
Ability to take initiativeand ownership
CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain certification).
Knowledge of positive behavior management practices.
Schedule
Part-timeapproximately 18-20hours per week.
Typical hours are Monday through Friday during after-school program hours.
Occasional attendance at staff meetings training sessions and special events may be required.
Fast-paced child-focused environment
Indoor classroom and outdoor playground settings
Afternoon hours aligned with thepublic schoolcalendar
The After-School Counselor role requires active involvement in both administrative and classroom environments. To successfully perform the essential functions of this position the following physical abilities are required:
Abilityto move throughout the school for prolonged periods including standing and walking for up to 75 percent of the workday.
Abilityto transition between sitting standing bending kneeling and squatting throughout the day to engage with children and support staff.
Ability to safely lift carry and move items up to 30 pounds including classroom materials supplies and occasionalassistancewith childrens belongings.
Ability to sit on the floor engage at a childs eye level andparticipatein age-appropriate activities including light running outdoor play supervision and interactive learning experiences.
Comfort working in a dynamic sometimes noisy environment with frequent interruptions and regular movement between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Ability to supervise children on playgrounds in classrooms hallways entryways andcommon areas.
Ability to respond quickly and safely in emergency situations including evacuations drills and urgent classroom needs.
Ability to follow and model all safety procedures.
Up to 50%childcare tuition discount.
Comprehensive medical dental and visioninsuranceeffective on your first day of employment.
Free First Stop Health membership providing 24/7 access to virtual primary care urgent care andshort-termmental health support.
401(k) retirement plan withannualdiscretionary employermatchcontribution.
Optionallife insurance and short/long-term disability coverage helping provide financial protection and peace of mind.
Performance-based pay including increases tied tocertification and/ordegree completion.
Career growth and professional development opportunities including training mentorship and our dedicated CHILDConference.
Generous paid time off and holiday benefits including an annual Winter Break closure between Christmas and New Years so employees can enjoyadditionaltime with family and friends.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)offering confidential resources and support for mental health financial wellness work-life balance and other personal needs.
Employee referral bonusprogram becausegreat people know great people!Earn bonuses for helping us build an exceptional team.
Additionallifestyle and fringe benefits including tuitionand professionaldevelopment reimbursement pet insurance and other programs designed to support you and your family.
Compliance Statement
This position requires strict adherence to allMassachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)licensing regulations for Group and School Age Child Care Programs (102 CMR 7.00) as well as company policies and procedures.
All employees must complete a background check as required by the Department of Early Education and Care.
Salary Range & Description
Salary Range:$18.00-$21.00 per hour for qualified candidates.
The compensation rangerepresentsLittle Sprouts intention for this position. Actual offers may vary based on experience education and other business factors.
WereGrowing! Little Sprouts LLC is a subsidiary of Babilou Family a global network of 1100 early education andchild carecenters. Little Sprouts LLC provides award-winning early education andchild careacross 42 New England schools. Through the experience and talents ofnearly 900early education professionals and in partnership withnearly 4000families we are on a meaningful journey to createoptimallearning spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn grow and thrive.
Our teams whether at our home office or inside our schools are change makers they inspire create model and most importantly make thisa great placeto work. At Little Sprouts LLC we are consistently recruitingretaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities in which weoperate. Our focus on equity and inclusion allows us to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.
Legal Notice We are an equal opportunity employer and value a workplace where everyone feels welcome. Employment here is offered on anatwillbasis meaning either the employee or the company may end the relationship at any time with or without cause or notice consistent with applicable state and federal laws.
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About Company
Little Sprouts is not just a day care. We're an award-winning network of early education and child care schools in New England.
