After-School School Program Counselor (West End/Short Pump Area) Henrico Education Foundation - 3.7 Short Pump, VA Job Details Part-time $17 an hour 8 days ago Qualifications Child behavior management Experience working with elementary school students Working with youth Full Job Description After-school Program Counselor (West End/Short Pump area) Do you have a passion for working with children? Do you want to impact the lives of school-age students? Join the Henrico Education Foundation! The Henrico Education Foundation provides after-school enrichment to elementary-age children attending select Henrico County schools. Serving participants in the schools they attend, our program focuses on engaging and empowering children through activities that support their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs. We are looking for energetic Counselors to lead a designated group of children through a variety of engaging activities while developing positive and nurturing relationships. We have part-time opportunities at Colonial Trail, Nuckols Farm, Shady Grove and Short Pump Elementary Schools. Duties and Responsibilities Delivers program lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants. Engage with assigned children ensuring a high level of participation in activities Develops appropriate relationships with children to better understand and meet the needs of individual children. Ensures the safety of children in assigned group. Provides assistance with homework and encourages academic progress. Provides active and attentive supervision to children, staying alert at all times. Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior, and understands positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth. Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children. Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintains transparent, on-going communication with supervisor. Attends Staff Meetings/daily huddles Completes mandatory trainings Adheres to all government, local, Henrico Education Foundation, and 21st Century grant regulations, policies, guidelines, and standards for summer program and afterschool programs. Adheres to the expectations outlined in the

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(Teamwork, Impression, Mission, Engagement, Leadership, Education, Safety, Students) Program Staff Training Manual. Requirements Meet the requirements of Program Leader as detailed in the Virginia Regulations for

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Degree in child related field An early childhood certificate 6 months of programmatic experience with children. Experience preferred in delivering programs in one or more of the following areas: songs/music, arts/crafts, science, math, literacy, drama, physical education. Child behavior management experience Excellent leadership skills Excellent communication skills Dependable Team player Benefits Hourly rate is $17.00 per hour, after completed training. This position is a part-time position working approximately 20 - 25 hours per week. Monday through Friday work schedule, no weekends. Free participation in HEF Programs for your family. Together we can ignite a brighter future!