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Extended Day Counselor

Friends Community School of College Park, MD seeks Extended Day Counselors to be members of the aftercare team. This is a school-year position with opportunities for extended employment during the summer.

The Extended Day Counselor is a part-time position. Counselors are primarily responsible for maintaining a safe and nurturing childcare environment after school hours under the supervision of the Director of Auxiliary Programs.

Extended Day staff hours are 2:45 PM - 6:00 PM Monday-Friday with an alternate schedule on Wednesday (1:45 PM - 6:00 PM).

There are limited opportunities for additional hours during the school day to assist in various classroom duties depending on interest and availability.

Primary responsibilities of this position include:
  • Supervise children between the ages of 5 and 14.
  • Maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Provide and supervise age-appropriate activities.
  • Observe State childcare regulations and school policies and procedures.
  • Participate in all tasks to ensure that Extended Day runs smoothly.
Requirements for this position include:
  • Willing and able to focus on the wellbeing and safety of each child
  • Able to work both independently and cooperatively as a member of the Extended Day team
  • First Aid and CPR certifications (the school may allow these to be acquired after hiring)
  • Must be able to take initiative
  • Available to work at least three (3) days/week
  • Available to work from September 2 , 2025 through June 5, 2026
  • Patience, a sense of humor, and familiarity with Quaker processes and values are extremely helpful. 
Hourly pay for this position is dependent on experience and starts at $16.00

To Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to Gillian Rosenzweig-Stein, Director of Auxiliary Programs at gillianrs@friendscommunityschool.org. 
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