Out of School Time - Enrichment Counselor

About Jack & Jill Center

Since 1942, Jack & Jill Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has served more than 30,000 children and families through comprehensive early education and family strengthening programs. We are wholeheartedly committed to our mission of strengthening children and families through innovative education, supportive programming, and community engagement.

Each day, we strive to ensure that every child and family reaches their full potential. We live out our core values by treating others with respect and the highest degree of integrity, and by practicing effective communication to foster clarity and understanding in every interaction. We embrace innovation by encouraging creative solutions and continuous improvement. Through teamwork, we cultivate a dedicated and unified staff passionately working toward one common mission.

At Jack & Jill Center, we take great pride in serving not only children, but also their parents, guardians, and members of our broader community. As we enter our next chapter, we remain committed to adapting to the evolving needs of those we serve—and to continuing to make a meaningful, lasting impact on their lives.

Position Summary 

The Enrichment Counselor will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, orderliness and positive atmosphere of our Out of School Time. The person is responsible for providing quality care by engaging children in developmentally appropriate out-of-school enrichment activities in a warm, nurturing, safe, positive environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected. They will also plan and facilitate lessons and activities in out-of-school enrichment programs including aftercare, spring and winter break camps.

Primary Position Responsibilities

Child Engagement & Safety

Provide nurturing and assistance to children in all out-of-school enrichment programs to ensure an enriching, safe, and clean enrichment. Supervise children during arrival, dismissal, playtime and lunch to ensure children are safe and accounted for at all times.

Program Planning & Facilitation

Assist in the preparation and implementation of developmentally appropriate lessons and activities. Prepare materials and displays to ensure appropriate learning support materials are available at all times.

Activity Monitoring & Management

Monitor and create activities to provide children with an enriching learning experience. Assist in the implementation of behavioral management strategies for individual/group settings to ensure safety of all children and staff.

Communication & Collaboration   

Communicate effectively with parents, coordinators and other primary caregivers to ensure a positive, engaging environment. Fulfill work obligations including promptness to meeting and other events.

Professional Development & Teamwork

Attend and complete designated in-service training, including state-mandated childcare training, CSC trainings as designated in the scope of services for the MOST grant. Complete yearly in-service hours mandated by the State of Florida and assist with special projects or classroom coverage as needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, activities, and hours worked may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT

Jack & Jill Center is an equal opportunity employer. All employment activities will be conducted in a manner to assure equal opportunity for all and will be based solely on the individual merit and fitness of applicants, candidates and/or employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation/preference, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, Jack and Jill complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Out of School Time Enrichment Counselor possesses the following minimum qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids, services or an interpreter.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods.
• Maintain open communication, confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. 
• One or more years of experience working with children or in a school environment.
• 45 DCF Childcare hours completed, School Readiness, and CPR/First Aid for Infant through Adult.
• Basic computer skills i.e., Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proper documentation to work in the United States. 
• A valid driver’s license and access to transportation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of educational “best practices” in federal and/or state standards, and content-specific subject matter.
• Follow and enforce Center’s policies and procedures at all times as listed in employee and parent handbooks.
• Successfully complete and pass a Level II Clearinghouse Background Screening - HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 2:00pm to 6:00pm except for breaks (Winter, Spring, Summer & Thanksgiving) – full-time hours are required.