What are the responsibilities and job description for the After-School Counselor position at Lola & Kids?
About Lola & Kids
Lola & Kids partners with public and charter schools throughout Brooklyn to provide engaging, high-quality afterschool and recess programs that help children learn, grow, and thrive. Our programs emphasize creativity, movement, cultural exploration, community, and positive youth development.
We are seeking dependable, energetic, and child-centered counselors who understand the importance of consistency, professionalism, and showing up for children every day.
Position Overview
Afterschool Counselors are responsible for supervising groups of children, supporting enrichment activities, maintaining a safe environment, and contributing to a positive program culture. Successful candidates are reliable, proactive, and committed to building meaningful relationships with students and fellow staff.
This position is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in education, youth development, social work, recreation, psychology, or related fields.
Program Hours
Compass Charter School
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:15 PM – 6:00 PM
PS 56
Monday through Friday: 2:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Additional paid training, meetings, and professional development sessions may be scheduled throughout the year.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and actively engage groups of children during afterschool programming
- Facilitate games, activities, and enrichment experiences
- Support positive behavior management using restorative and child-centered approaches
- Ensure student safety at all times
- Assist with snack distribution, attendance, transitions, and dismissal procedures
- Set up and clean up materials and activity spaces
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
- Model professionalism, patience, kindness, and leadership
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture
Required Qualifications
- Experience working with children in a school, camp, childcare, recreation, or youth development setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
- Ability to actively participate in games, movement activities, and outdoor play
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all children
Preferred Qualifications
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Experience in afterschool, summer camp, education, or recreation programs
- Experience leading arts, sports, STEM, dance, theater, cultural, or enrichment activities
Employment Requirements
All hires must successfully complete the following before their start date:
- NYC DOE Fingerprinting (if not already cleared)
- Background Check
- Required onboarding paperwork
- Staff Orientation
- Health and Safety Training
- Any additional training required by Lola & Kids or program regulations
Reliability & Attendance Expectations
Children depend on consistent adults. Because of this, attendance and reliability are essential functions of this position. Candidates should only apply if they are able to:
- Commit to working the entire school year whenever possible
- Arrive on time for every scheduled shift
- Communicate professionally and promptly regarding emergencies
- Maintain a dependable work schedule with limited absences
- Excessive lateness, frequent call-outs, repeated scheduling conflicts, or failure to meet attendance expectations may result in disciplinary action or termination.
Location: Brooklyn, NY (Compass Charter School & PS 56)
Pay: $17–$18 per hour
Schedule: Part-Time, Monday through Friday
- Reports To: Site Supervisor
Salary : $17 - $18