Extended Day Lead Counselor

At a Glance:

Job Title: Extended Day Lead Counselors

Location: Friends School of Baltimore - Baltimore MD 21210

Reports to: Director of Programs

Employment Type: Part-Time

Pay Range: $15.00 - $18.00

Friends School is a Quaker co-educational college preparatory school Pre-K through Grade 12 in Baltimore City enrolling 803 students 44% of whom identify as children of color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity peace integrity community equality and stewardship. We strive to be a purposefully inclusive community that reflects the racial ethnic cultural socioeconomic and religious diversity of our city and our region.

Position Overview:

Friends School of Baltimore is looking for Early Childhood Extended Day Counselors. These positions work with students in the Extended Day program to facilitate a safe and engaging after school program. Each Lead Counselor will be assigned a specific grade block and will be the on-site point of contact for the assigned grade(s). These positions are responsible for daily leadership of the assigned grades and lead an independent study block and indoor lesson. The position also supervises an outdoor playground/recreation block and provides guidance for other staff assigned to their grades.

Hours are between 2:45 PM and 6:00 PM Monday - Friday on School Days only.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Must be 18 years of age. Some college credits required. (90 hour school age certification or experience working in education may be substituted for the education requirement.)
2. Experience: Desire to work with/teach students in grades 1st-8th. Child care or Youth Camp experience a plus.
3. Grooming and appearance: Friends School seeks to maintain a neat and professional image at all times.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

1. Problem solving skills capable of dealing with multiple tasks while maintaining composure
2. A positive attitude good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be resourceful
3. Able to work independently without constant supervision
4. Understanding of students needs and an ability to handle conflicts according to school procedures

Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity diversity and inclusion in all programs and operations including admissions financial aid and hiring. To form a community that strives to reflect the worlds diversity we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color religion nationality ethnicity economic background physical ability sex gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply by completing the online application on the school website.

Please direct any questions to Steve Cusick Director of Programs at .