Preschool Afterschool Counselor (1-year… at KSS Immersion… · New York

We’re hiring an After School Preschool Counselor to support our youngest learners!

Job title: After School Counselor – Ones

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:30–6:00 PM

Compensation: $20/hour

About the Role

As the After School Counselor for our 1s program and preschool program, you will provide a warm, nurturing, and

structured environment for young learners. This role requires an intuitive, hands-on approach

and the ability to support each child's needs with confidence and care. You will supervise and

lead age-appropriate activities, create a calm and joyful atmosphere, and ensure every child

feels seen, safe, and supported during the afternoon hours.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and supervise a small group of children during after school programming.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment tailored to the age group.
• Prepare and guide simple activities such as sensory play, music, and movement.
• Help children with transitions such as handwashing, toileting, or diapering (if applicable).
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom space and tidy materials.
• Use the Brightwheel app to share updates and photos with families.
• Support children’s emotional needs with gentle language and modeling.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and the Head of School as needed.
• Oversee dismissal and ensure smooth handoff to caregivers.
• Assist with diapering and communicate toileting needs clearly.
• Create a soothing, predictable routine for toddlers who may be new to separation.
• Provide extra support and redirection for emerging language and motor skills.

What We’re Looking For

• Proactive and confident with young children.
• Tuned into children’s needs and able to work with minimal direction.
• Patient, flexible, and comfortable managing separation emotions.
• Responsible, punctual, and communicative with colleagues and families.
• Experience working in a school, daycare, or early childhood setting (at least 1 year).
• Preferred but not required: Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin, familiarity with Montessori approach.

If you’re passionate about nurturing young learners and want to work in a joyful, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

• 1 year experience working with infants and toddlers in a group setting (eg. classroom, camp, enrichment class)
• Mandated Reporter, First Aid, CPR certified & MAT trained preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Able to teach in Spanish or Mandarin a plus