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

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

Job Description:

Middle School Co-Op Head Counselor RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a co-leader of a dedicated group of middle school students for a two (2) week program that serves incoming 6th grade students Teach and mentor the Assistant Counselor to give direct guidance and instructions for maximum effectiveness Help implement a design thinking program in which all students, faculty and administrators are equal stakeholders in the learning environment 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 Serve as a role model for children by: Arriving on time and fully ready to participate Working as a team member with other counselors, assistant counselors 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 including Maintain accurate attendance records on a daily basis Be responsible for keeping confidential student emergency data accessible at all times REQUIREMENTS Head Counselors must be at least 19 years old by July 1, 2022 or entering their Sophomore year of college Must have completed high school or GED High preference given to applicants with previous experience working with youth Social security card and state identification 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 references - only one can be a personal ( non-family ) reference 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 1ststart and end times/dates subject to change until program design is complete by June 1st SALARY $950.00 Paid at the conclusion of the program

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