After-School Counselor

Job Title: Counselor
Classification: Part Time Hourly, Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Field Staff
Department/Site: A4L Afterschool at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary (Finlay)
Compensation: $20.00/hr

Position Summary:

We are seeking a warm, attentive, and responsible team member who enjoys working with children and helping them explore their creativity. Counselors at Finlay play a key role in creating a safe and structured environment by supporting transitions, reinforcing positive behavior, and assisting with both logistical and instructional tasks. This position involves close collaboration with teaching artists and site leadership, as well as thoughtful communication with families. The ideal candidate is reliable, nurturing, and enjoys being an active part of a mission-driven arts education team.

This position reports to: A4L Site Director at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School (851 SW 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33184)

Responsibilities

• Assist with snack and/or meal distribution and clean up
• Facilitate and oversee homework help and/or literacy support
• Manage activity/task transitions
• Plan, lead & oversee daily group games/free choice activities
• Plan, lead, & execute Cultural Connections sessions
• Assist staff and faculty during field trips and events
• Participate in regular staff meetings to discuss and review best practices, ensure participant engagement, and meet program objectives
• Create a warm and welcoming environment
• Serve as a role model to the participants
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, photo releases, & emergency contact forms
• Assist the Teaching Artist in daily tasks and support instruction
• Learn, understand, enforce, and implement all safety guidelines and program procedures. This includes, but is not limited to being responsible for participants’ safety and knowing their whereabouts at all times
• Ensure the assigned areas are kept clean and organized
• Assist with program supply & equipment organization & storage
• Support in communication with parents about participants’ experiences and progress
• Share concerns, comments, and feedback with site and/or program management

Note: As A4L works directly with minors, background screenings are conducted prior to employment.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset
• A clear Level II Background Screening
• First Aid and CPR Certification preferred
• Experience in youth development or arts environments is a plus

Location & Schedule:

• Location: Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School – 851 SW 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33184

• Monday – Friday

• Needed Availability: 1:15 PM – 6:00 PM 

• August 13, 2026 – June 3, 2027

Compensation:

$20/per hour

Arts for Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Arts for Learning
Founded in 2000, Arts for Learning (A4L) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing teaching and learning through the arts. With the tagline, “All Children. All Arts”, our vision is that Miami’s youngest residents, from infancy through high school, are empowered by the arts to thrive in the world, with knowledge, creativity and passion. A4L serves more than 5,000 children annually through artist residencies in early learning centers, after school arts classes, summer camps, studio programs, and internships in the arts for high school students. A4L’s teaching artists are professional actors, directors, musicians, dancers, choreographers, writers, and visual artists who are committed to sharing their artistry and creative processes with Miami’s youngest learners. In order to ensure the success of the organization, A4L develops meaningful community relationships, understands and appreciates stakeholders’ needs, demonstrates creative problem solving, and leverages data to inform & support solutions.

Arts for Learning’s Core Values
Learning, Meaning, Resilience, Creativity, Integrity, Equity, Inclusiveness