We are seeking an outgoing and experienced After School/Camp Counselor to join our team! As a Counselor, your top priority will be to ensure your students have fun, learn and stay safe. You will oversee after-school program activities, including homework help, arts enrichment, learning games, and outdoor fun fitness. The ideal candidate loves the children and wants to share their interests with students!
Responsibilities:
- Plan and facilitate games, sports, and other outdoor activities
- Create daily and weekly schedules catered to each group of students, their ages, and interests
- Engage students and facilitate various fun learning activities
- Assess student progress
- Prepare students for quarterly project and performance expos
- Set up, take down, and maintain after-school materials, equipment, and supplies
- Communicate with parents
- Build strong relationships with diverse children and youth
- Facilitate activities in an engaging, creative, and supportive way
- Ability to incorporate positive youth development, literacy, social skills, and creative arts in curriculum design
- Have a keen awareness of and celebrate the vast cultural experiences of children and youth
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous experience as an afterschool or camp counselor or in a similar position
- Dept. of Children and Families, 30 hour school age training hours, preferred
- Experience creating lesson plans, implementing curriculum and doing other enrichment activities
- Able to pass a Level 2 background screening
- Bi-lingual preferred
- Available on all School days, preferably between Monday-Friday 1:00pm-6:00pm (some flexibility available)
- Fun, Energetic, Self-Starter
- Highly organized and responsible
- Excellent communication skills
- First-aid and CPR certified, preferred
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
Compensation: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
MISSION & HISTORY
VISION & MISSION
URGENT, Inc. envisions a future where all children and youth have access to the social, economic, educational resources, and creative space they need to thrive. As a 501(c)(3) creative youth development organization based in Miami, FL, URGENT, Inc. is dedicated to empowering young creative minds to transform their lives and communities.
APPROACH
URGENT is a highly regarded creative youth development organization that utilizes an asset-based approach to help young people uncover and cultivate their unique talents and skills. Through our innovative programs in digital media arts education, positive youth development, and STEAM workforce development, we recognize and build upon the diverse strengths and assets of young people.
At URGENT, we believe that kids learn best through doing and that creativity is a powerful tool for personal and societal growth and transformation. By providing opportunities for young people to engage in the creative process, we help them to find their voice, share their stories, and make positive change in their lives and communities.
Our impact is grounded in a deep commitment to asset-based approaches that empower young people and foster their lifelong success. Join us as we develop the next generation of creative leaders!
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