SY2627 Associate Afterschool Counselor

Compensation: $17.00–$20.00 per hour (based on experience)

Program Dates: August 24, 2026 - June 18, 2027 (subject to change)
Schedule: Mon-Thu 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM; Fri 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School, 5323 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Position Summary

LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School is seeking energetic, reliable, and caring Associate Afterschool Counselor to support our K-5 program. This is a temporary seasonal employee position responsible for assisting with daily operations, student supervision, enrichment activities, and transitions throughout the school day. Associate  Counselor play an essential role in ensuring a safe, joyful, and engaging summer experience for all students. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of daily program activities, working closely with the Site Coordinator and supporting Associate Counselors in delivering high‑quality enrichment experiences.
• Prepare and organize the learning environment, ensuring all materials, equipment, and spaces are ready for projects, activities, and group time.
• Provide leadership and supervision for your assigned group, including taking full responsibility for the classroom when the Site Coordinator or Lead Counselor is not present.
• Guide and support student learning and engagement, answering questions, facilitating activities, and encouraging curiosity, exploration, and positive participation.
• Oversee student supervision within your enrichment center, ensuring smooth transitions, consistent routines, and a safe, structured environment.
• Monitor and ensure child safety at all times, proactively preventing accidents and communicating or documenting incidents according to program procedures.
• Support the coordination of daily operations, stepping in where needed to maintain efficient and effective program flow.
• Demonstrate flexibility and strong problem‑solving skills, adapting quickly to changing needs and juggling multiple responsibilities with confidence.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the overall success of the program and uphold LEEP’s mission and values.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Successful completion of fingerprinting/background check (fees covered by school)
• Prior experience working with children in camps, after‑school programs, or youth settings
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to supervise and manage groups of children safely
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work the full program schedule
• Literacy and fluency in Spanish and English to support students

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading youth activities (arts, sports, STEM, games, etc.)
• Training or coursework in education, child development, recreation, or social work
• Ability to create a positive, inclusive, and joyful group culture

Why Work With Us

At LEEP Academy, we believe that summer work should be more than a job — it should be a place where you feel connected, inspired, and proud of the impact you make. When you join our team, you become part of a community that values:

Personal Growth

You’ll develop leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills that stay with you long after the summer ends. We invest in your growth through training, coaching, and hands‑on experience.

Belonging & Community

You’ll work in a warm, inclusive environment where every staff member is respected and supported. We celebrate diversity, collaboration, and the joy of working together toward a shared purpose.

Meaningful Service

Helping students feel safe, confident, and joyful is deeply fulfilling, and many of our staff say it’s the most rewarding part of t.

Joyful Work Environment

Our program is filled with creativity, laughter, themed days, enrichment activities, and memorable experiences. You’ll help create experiences that children will remember for years, and you’ll enjoy the energy and excitement right alongside them. 

A Mission That Matters

We are a dual‑language school committed to love, respect, courage, gratitude, and joy. When you work with us, you help bring those values to life for our students and our community. 

About LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School

LEEP Dual Language Academy is a public charter elementary school in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, dedicated to high-quality dual language education in Spanish and English for students of all backgrounds. We provide a caring learning environment where students build strong academic skills, develop cultural understanding, and virtuous habits necessary to thrive as learners, workers, family members, and participants in civil society. We learn and practice five core virtues: Cariño/Love; Respeto/Respect; Valentía/Courage; Gratitud/Gratitude; Alegría/Joy.