About this role
The Wood Acres School has a proud legacy of educating children from age two through eighth grade. Our dedicated teachers foster a love of learning, emphasizing leadership, academic excellence, and character development. With a focus on STEM integration, Spanish language instruction, and a strong sense of community, Wood Acres provides a nurturing environment where students thrive. We celebrate student successes, address concerns with care, and uphold academic rigor while valuing the journey of each child.
What We Offer:
- Pay range: $18-$19
- Employee referral bonus
- Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings immediately.
- Competitive compensation for substitute teachers.
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and nurturing educational environment.
About the Role
We are looking for a dependable and flexible Before and After School Counselor who enjoys working with children ages 4–14. This role supports our students outside of regular school hours, ensuring a safe, fun, and structured environment during after-school hours (approximately 2:30–5:30 PM, Monday through Friday).
You will play a vital role in helping students with homework, providing snacks, organizing engaging activities, and maintaining a warm, attentive, and consistent presence.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise students during before and/or after school hours, both indoors and outdoors
- Provide support with homework, and encourage positive learning habits
- Prepare and distribute snacks in a safe and sanitary manner
- Plan and lead engaging activities such as arts and crafts, games, and outdoor play
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students
- Collaborate with school staff to maintain a positive and consistent student experience
- Uphold school values and expectations regarding behavior and safety
- Communicate effectively with families and colleagues regarding student needs or concerns
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or GED required; additional coursework or certification in education or child development is a plus
- Previous experience working with children (in a school, camp, daycare, or similar setting) strongly preferred
- Reliable, flexible, and committed to student well-being
- Excellent communication, supervision, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage groups of children with patience and enthusiasm
- Must be able to pass all state and federal background checks
Other facts
About Spring Education Group
Spring Education Group is a multi-brand network providing superior private school education from infant care through high school. The network brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.
Headquartered in Saratoga, California, Spring Education Group’s best-in-class platform was created by uniting four premier school organizations – BASIS Independent Schools, LePort Montessori, Nobel Learning Communities and Stratford School. The Spring network spans 18 states across the U.S. with an international presence in Asia.
What you'll do
- The After School Counselor supervises students during before and after school hours, ensuring a safe and structured environment. Responsibilities include assisting with homework, providing snacks, and organizing engaging activities.
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