Afterschool Counselor July 2025-May 2026 Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Mississippi Children's Museum is seeking part-time Afterschool Counselors from July 2025 to May 2026. The role involves supervising children, assisting with activities, and maintaining a clean environment. Qualifications include childcare experience, CPR certification, and communication skills. The position offers a pay rate of $12.50 per hour with employee discounts.
Job Description
Afterschool Counselor July 2025-May 2026 Mississippi Children’s Museum
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6 Jackson, MS Job Details Part-time From $12.50 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Childcare CPR Certification Customer service Safety procedures Schedule management Experience with children First Aid Certification Communication skills Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description The Mississippi Children’s Museum is looking for energetic, outgoing individuals who want to work in a fun, educational, fast-paced environment helping bring out superior afterschool experiences. This individual must provide a high profile, enthusiastic presence, engage children in proper play, and help keep museum galleries tidy and clean during rotations, including resetting after museum guests as needed. This is a part-time position from 2:30 to 5:30 most weekdays, requiring approximately 15 hours of commitment per week.
Responsibilities:
Assists with set-up for the day’s activities. Ensures safety and supervision of a group of up to fifteen children while enforcing safety rules and ensures the museum’s practices and policies are followed as they relate to children and staff. Follow a daily schedule in a positive and timely manner. Monitors and participates in the activities for and with the children. Works cooperatively with other adults for managing children. Communicate with museum staff and guests in a professional and courteous manner. Guides and encourages children with their homework and academic enrichment activities. Exhibits a positive attitude and personality with all children. Maintains cleanliness in museum spaces and playground.
Qualifications and Skills:
18 years or older Available Monday through Friday each week from 2:30 to 5:30 Ability to be a positive influence on children. Experience working or volunteering directly with children in an educational or professional setting. Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Commitment to customer service, excellence, time management, and teamwork. Ability to communicate effectively, motivate children, and lead groups. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations. Must successfully pass fingerprinting and background checks.
Hours:
Available for training beginning Monday, July 21, 2025 Monday-Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. most weeks following the Jackson Public School District schedule beginning Monday, July 28, 2025. The school calendar may dictate some specific day changes Other opportunities for other programs and departments may be available for additional hours of work One evening event a month Parent Nights
- Tuesday, October 21, 2025 and Thursday, April 23, 2026 All Museum Staff Meetings (Thursdays)
- November 20, 2025, February 26, 2026, and May 21, 2026 Department Meetings typically a Thursday
- September 16, 2025 (Tuesday)
- December 11, 2025
- January 15, 2026
- March 19, 2026
- May 7, 2026
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
From $12.50 per hour Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount
Schedule:
Afternoon shift Monday to
Friday Work Location:
In person
