Co-Op: Middle School Assistant Counselor (Summer Only)

Company: Stem Alliance Of Larchmont Mamaroneck Inc
Location: Larchmont
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Middle School Co-Op Assistant Counselor RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a professional educator of a dedicated group of children for a two (2) week program that serves incoming 6th grade students Supervise and assist children in all of their activities with the goals of: Promoting collaboration among children & staff Establishing a mutual attitude of caring among all children & staff Assisting children with acquiring new skills during their program blocks Infusing all activities with fun Participate fully and with enthusiasm in all orientation week training sessions. Help implement a design thinking program in which all students, faculty and administrators are equal stakeholders in the learning environment Serve as a role model for children by: Arriving on time and being fully ready to participate Working as a team member with other counselors, educators and staff Taking joy in learning new things with the children Supporting a drug free, screen free, healthy environment Serve on a team of counselors to develop and manage a “minor” room that offers learning experiences for kids Close each day organizing and restocking your assigned “minor” room Teach and assist during program blocks in a variety of areas such as music, technology, science, sports, recreation, and design thinking Swim with children and provide direct swimming instruction based upon training guidelines Eat lunch with your assigned group, supervise their behavior in the lunchroom and promote positive free play during recess Enforce the highest level of safety for children at all times REQUIREMENTS Assistant Counselors must be at least 16 years old by July 1st of the program year Social security card and working papers (working papers are obtained at your high school) Fingerprinting for any non-Mamaroneck School District employee or any new employee (previously fingerprinted Co-Op counselors do not need to be fingerprinted again) High swimming competency Two professional or personal ( non-family ) references BENEFITS Camp Staff T-Shirt Highly collaborative work environment where your knowledge and experience are valued regardless of age or experience - all voices matter Opportunity to serve children from diverse backgrounds including children who come from low socioeconomic status or bilingual homes and/or who have social/emotional needs or academic weaknesses Experience developing useful job and personal skills: Leadership skills Organizational skills such as program planning and implementation Mentoring skills assisting younger children with problem solving, conflict resolution and perseverance Recommendation letters for future endeavors (based upon performance) REQUIRED PROGRAM DATES & TIMES: Including orientation, Middle School Co-Op employees will be working from: June 28 - July 14, 2023 8:00 AM. to 3:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Wednesday (weekly staff Meeting) *All program start and end times/dates subject to change until program design is complete by June 1st SALARY $475 Paid at the conclusion of the program

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