Extended Day Counselor - Pittsburgh, United States - St. Edmund's Academy

Description

Job Description

St. Edmund's Academy Mission Statement

Guided by our Core Values and commitment to high standards, St. Edmund's Academy provides a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing learning community where students are known, valued, and challenged to achieve their potential.

At the heart of every day, every decision, every practice, and every philosophy at St. Edmund's Academy lie our Core Values.

• Respect for the needs and feelings of others.
• The central role of honesty in relationships.
• The importance of taking responsibility for one's own conduct.
  
• The value of setting high standards in all endeavors.
• The worthiness of service to others.
• Understanding and appreciation of the differences among people.

St. Edmund's Academy Vision Statement

With their graduation from St. Edmund's Academy, our graduates will...

1. Live with a clear sense of purpose and responsibility guided by St. Edmund's Academy's Core Values.
2. Thrive in secondary school and beyond through robust academic preparation.
3. Approach real world problems with humility and conviction.
4. Value collaborating with people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
5. Recognize injustice and challenge themselves to honor the needs and worth of others.
6. Demonstrate a love of learning and commitment to personal growth.

Our graduates maintain a lifelong connection to the St. Edmund's Academy community.

St. Edmund's Academy

Extended Day Counselor

Start Date - August 2023

St. Edmund's Academy seeks counselors for the after school extended day program. Opportunities are available Monday through Friday, 3:15-6:00 p.m. (options include working 1 day per week minimum to 5 days per week maximum).

Responsibilities -

• Lead by example in following the Core Values of St. Edmund's Academy
• Supervise activities in various locations safely around the school campus
• Enthusiastically implement and facilitate activities
• Respectfully interact with and communicate with staff, parents, and co-counselors
• Build positive relationships with students
• Arrive consistently and on time
• Ensure proper procedures and safety protocols

Qualifications -

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Willingness to work cooperatively and accept feedback
• Ability to actively engage with children, including but not limited to sports, climbing, arts and crafts, lifting
• Experience working with children preferred