Counselor

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and dependable individual who is passionate about supporting youth through creative, structured, and engaging experiences. Counselors at the A4L Summer Camp at Treasure Island Elementary School are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of participants throughout the day by leading group transitions, assisting with arts-based activities, and maintaining clear communication with both youth and their families. In this role, the Counselor acts as both a mentor and facilitator, building relationships with students while also supporting teaching artists and program staff. This position requires a strong sense of organization, the ability to manage group dynamics with positivity, and a willingness to contribute to a collaborative team environment. This position reports to: Site Manager

Responsibilities

• Assist & confirm daily attendance
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, photo releases, & emergency contact forms
• Assist the Teaching Artist in daily tasks and 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
• 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, participant engagement, and meet program objectives
• Create a warm and welcoming environment
• Serve as a role model to the participants
• Experience working with youth
• 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

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

Summer Schedule:

 Monday – Friday; needed availability 7:45 AM – 3:30 PM or 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; June 9 – July 18, 2025

Compensation:

$18.00/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