become an after school counselor
MTH's largest service to the community is our After School and Summer Camp Programs that we currently operate in 12 different schools throughout Queens. Our After School programs are growing rapidly and we are now hiring for summer and fall employment!
High School Seniors, College Students, and those with experience in a school/after school/child care setting are encouraged to apply.
requirements
Please read the requirements below thoroughly before applying.
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Must be at least 17 years old, currently enrolled and attending school as a High School Senior, College Student, Graduate Student, or at least have completed a High School Degree or equivalent.
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Must have a valid government-issued Photo ID that is not expired, and a Social Security Card.
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Must be able to work 5 days a week (Monday - Friday) between the approximate hours of 2:00 - 5:30pm
in a school in one of the following neighborhoods:
Maspeth, Woodside, Middle Village, Corona, Elmhurst, Ridgewood, and Glendale.
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Must complete a background check.
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Interest in working the remainder of the school year, the entirety of next school year, and preferably longer.
Assist elementary and middle school youth with homework.
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Plan and assist in the facilitation of remedial and enrichment activities, leadership, community service, service learning, physical education, arts & crafts and/or the performing arts.
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Deliver differentiated literacy and STEM activities integrated into the activities above.
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Work collaboratively with supervisors, peers, youth, school personnel and parents to implement enrichment, recreational and educational opportunities for youth.
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Record attendance and assist with the distribution of snack.
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Attend staff meetings, weekly at most sites.
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Attend professional development trainings (15 hours in first 6 months, 30 hours every 2 years).
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Perform other duties as assigned.
responsibilities
applying
Youth Workers, Group Leaders, and Instructors earn between $18-$22 an hour to start and
work between 12 - 19 hours per week.
Placement in grades K - 8, depending upon site.
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Employment is to start as soon as all required paperwork is completed.
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Before applying, please make sure that you meet all the requirements listed above. No exceptions.
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Please email hiring@maspethtownhall.org to introduce yourself and attach your resume, along with a fully completed Application for Employment form, which is linked below. It is a fillable PDF, so please download the document to your computer and fill it out using an Adobe Acrobat application. Emails sent without a resume or a digitally completed application will result in a delayed response.