Preschool Afterschool Counselor (1-year olds)

Job Type
Part-time

Description

We’re hiring an After School Preschool Counselor to support our youngest learners!

Job title: After School Counselor – Ones

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:30–6:00 PM

Compensation: $20/hour

About the Role

As the After School Counselor for our 1s program and preschool program, you will provide a warm, nurturing, and

structured environment for young learners. This role requires an intuitive, hands-on approach

and the ability to support each child's needs with confidence and care. You will supervise and

lead age-appropriate activities, create a calm and joyful atmosphere, and ensure every child

feels seen, safe, and supported during the afternoon hours.

What You’ll Do

- Lead and supervise a small group of children during after school programming.
- Maintain a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment tailored to the age group.
- Prepare and guide simple activities such as sensory play, music, and movement.
- Help children with transitions such as handwashing, toileting, or diapering (if applicable).
- Maintain a clean, organized classroom space and tidy materials.
- Use the Brightwheel app to share updates and photos with families.
- Support children’s emotional needs with gentle language and modeling.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and the Head of School as needed.
- Oversee dismissal and ensure smooth handoff to caregivers.
- Assist with diapering and communicate toileting needs clearly.
- Create a soothing, predictable routine for toddlers who may be new to separation.
- Provide extra support and redirection for emerging language and motor skills.

What We’re Looking For

- Proactive and confident with young children.
- Tuned into children’s needs and able to work with minimal direction.
- Patient, flexible, and comfortable managing separation emotions.
- Responsible, punctual, and communicative with colleagues and families.
- Experience working in a school, daycare, or early childhood setting (at least 1 year).
- Preferred but not required: Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin, familiarity with Montessori approach.

If you’re passionate about nurturing young learners and want to work in a joyful, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

- 1 year experience working with infants and toddlers in a group setting (eg. classroom, camp, enrichment class)
- Mandated Reporter, First Aid, CPR certified & MAT trained preferred
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Able to teach in Spanish or Mandarin a plus

Salary Description
$20