Extended Day Counselor

Forsyth School
  • Saint Louis
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Extended Day Counselor
    Forsyth School, located in St. Louis, Missouri, is a co-ed, independent school serving children age 2 - Grade 6.  Founded in 1961, Forsyth offers a challenging, engaging education with support from exceptional teachers on a one-of-a-kind campus.

    Forsyth School fosters a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children to pursue challenges with confidence. At Forsyth, our talented and caring faculty encourage students to explore and question, enabling them to learn deeply. Each child's unique identity is known, celebrated, and nurtured by our supportive community. The results are profound: children take risks, pursue challenges, and find joy in learning. The "Forsyth experience" is enriched by the school's unique campus, location, and commitment to the natural environment.

    Position Summary
    Forsyth School is seeking caring, dependable staff to join our Extended Day Program. Team members provide a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for students age 2 through Grade 6 during our Before Care and/or After Care program. Ideal candidates will love young children and have experience caring for them.

    Schedule
    Scheduling is flexible depending on your availability and program needs. Forsyth is seeking counselors for the following times:
    • Before Care: 7am - 8am Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
    • After Care: 2:45pm - 6pm Monday through Friday
    Duties
    • Supervise, engage, and play with students after school
    • Plan and lead age-appropriate activities
    • Prepare and serve snacks and meals
    • Respond appropriately to minor emergencies and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children
    • Set up and clean up the care spaces each day
    • Communicate with parents and school staff regarding students' needs and activities
     
    Qualifications
    • Experience working with young children preferred
    • A genuine enthusiasm for working with children in a positive, nurturing environment
    • Strong communication and teamwork skills
    • Dependable and responsible
     
    Compensation
    $15/hour. This position is part-time, hourly, non-exempt.

    Forsyth School is committed to honoring the diversity of its students, families, and employees. Our policy is to employ well-qualified people able to further the mission of the School. An important aspect of this practice is to provide equal employment opportunity free of unlawful discrimination. The School does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economics, family composition, genetic information, citizenship, national and ethnic origin, or on the basis of any other protected status. Equal employment opportunity is the responsibility of all Forsyth School employees.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSaint Louis
    Websitehttps://www.forsythschool.org

    Skills

    • Aftercareunmatched
    • Childcareunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Community Supportunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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