Northeast Kids Count, Inc is a non-profit after-school program at Northeast Elementary School run by a parent board of directors, located in Ithaca, NY. We offer an exciting, play-based enrichment program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade after school every day until 5:30pm and full day care on certain school holidays, 8am – 530pm with multiple shifts available.
Northeast Kids Count, Inc is seeking program counselors for the 2025-2026 school year. Position begins September 2nd, 2025, and will end June 25th, 2026. Position follows the Ithaca City School District Calendar. There may be opportunities for summer employment in our summer camp. This is to be determined.
Must be at least 18 years old. Must have experience working with school aged children. Must be of good character, mature and exercise good judgement. Must be in good health, be responsible and dependable and show capability and interest in working closely with children and adults.
Work hours are from 1:30pm – 5:30pm daily with additional hours as needed on select school holidays.
Job duties include:
· Assisting Program Directors with daily planning
· Facilitating daily activities including arts, crafts, nature, athletics and academics
· Preparing, serving and facilitating daily snack routine
· Daily supervision of children in grades K through 5
Reports to Managing Director
Must pass comprehensive background check per NYS regulations. Workplace physical and TB test required
Must maintain training hours per NY Office of Children and Family Services
$18.00 per hour, PTO, paid trainings, paid snow days
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
Paid time off
Schedule:
4 hour shift, 1:30pm - 5:30pm, additional hours on select school vacation days
After school
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Childcare: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
First Aid Certification (Preferred)
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person