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Junior Counselor

4 months ago

New Haven, United States L.e.a.p. Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Junior Counselors assist in leading a group of 10-20 children as their counselor, teacher, mentor and positive role model. Counselors are the center of the LEAP experience for their children, and they must demonstrate the highest level of commitment. Junior Counselors are paired with one college student, or Senior Counselor, to work with a group of children between the ages of seven and twelve. Counselors meet with their groups all day during the summer. They implement and participate in daily activities to support their children’s academic, social, emotional and physical development. They teach their children in exciting and educational ways and encourage their children to have fun by exploring the world around them. Counselors also strive to create close relationships with parents and the neighborhood.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in planning and implementing creative, exciting LEAP curriculum, including reading and educational activities;

• Provides regular cultural and social development activities for children;

• Assists in planning opportunities for children to learn outside of the classroom;

• Leads group in completing a final semester-long project to be presented to the community at EXPO;

• Collaborates with Senior Counselor on implementation of curriculum, classroom management and enrichment opportunities outside of the classroom for children;

• Builds strong, trusting relationships with children’s parent;

• Maintains regular contact with LEAP staff;

• Mandatory participation in college preparation programming, including free SAT preparation courses and an out-of-state college tour in the Spring semester.

• Participates in training and professional development sessions as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Currently enrolled in high school

• GPA of 2.0 or higher required

• Experience working with children preferred, but not required

• Belief in the importance of educational opportunities for developing young leaders from low-income communities

• Commitment to working with others to inspire social change through education and service • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to stay organized and to multi-task

• Ability to speak Spanish a plus, but not required

TIME COMMITMENT AND PROGRAM DATES:

The LEAP after-school program runs in the Fall and Spring semesters, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Bi-weekly paid team meetings and professional development workshops on Fridays from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.