Cub Care Counselor

Maine’s premier City to work and live is becoming Maine’s premier municipal employer - welcome to Biddeford, Maine, where citizens are proud of their community and employees thrive!The City of Biddeford, dubbed as Maine’s most resurgent city, is seeking dynamic people to join our award-winning team of professionals. As an employee in Maine’s youngest community, you can become part of a team that is guiding its economic revival. You will need to be highly motivated, talented, with a strong desire to make a difference in the daily lives of citizens.Biddeford is conveniently situated 15 miles south of Portland and 90 miles north of Boston. Just a few miles east of the city center lies a magnificent coastline with long stretches of sandy beaches framed by rocky promontories. Biddeford has experienced exceptional renewal and has a nationally-recognized creative downtown community, recently exemplified in the Heart of Biddeford’s selection as a 2022 recipient of the Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA). Additionally, Food & Wine Magazine recently ranked Biddeford’s food scene as among America’s best.The Cub Care Counselor is responsible for care and safety of participants in the after school program, including but not limited to: activity planning and implementation, facility preparation, and maintaining a safe environment. After school program hours operate from the end of school day until 5:30PM during the school year. Ideal candidates are available Monday – Friday, between 1:30pm – 5:30pm, with some shifts available from 3:00pm – 5:30pm. Preference is given to candidates who are available a minimum of 3 days per week, although we will consider applicants with other availability. We ask that applicants are adaptable to schedule changes due to school days off/half days, and cancellations.ResponsibilitiesPlan activities in accordance with curriculum objectives and program philosophyMeet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each childPrepare weekly & monthly plansMaintain daily open communication with co-workers, supervisor, and parentsAct in the general best safety interests of the child (i.e. report any suspected abuse, create documentation, and maintain confidentiality)Attend in-service training and staff meetings (if applicable)Provide an evaluation of the program with recommendations at its conclusionMaintain cleanliness of all facilities that the program uses for its operationPerform additional duties deemed necessary for the success and functionality of the programA willingness to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Biddeford's work around diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusionPreferred QualificationsMust be at least 16 years old, or 15 years old with a valid Workers PermitExperience working with children ages 5-12CPR/ First Aid Certified preferredAbility to demonstrate creativity, motivate children, and display a positive attitudeExcellent role modelAbility to follow directions and finish tasks as assignedShow flexibility and act as a team playerEqual Opportunity EmployerThe City of Biddeford’s mission is to cultivate and sustain a diverse, inclusive, equitable, welcoming, and belonging-based workplace where employees actively practice solidarity for the greater good of the work environment and employee experience.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Biddeford shall employ, develop, and work to maintain the best qualified person(s) available without discrimination to: age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, dimensions of gender, disability, citizenship, veterans’ status, ancestry, national origin, and/or political affiliation or any other status protected by law.Equitable access to services and employment is available and those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to this application and/or the interview process should notify the Deputy Director of Human Resources at 207.286.0589.Job Type:

Part-timeSalary:

$15.00 - $17.00 per hourSchedule:

17 - 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday, August - JuneWork Location:

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