Youth Counselor (PS 160 & PS 255 School Age Child Care)
CHINESE AMERICAN PLANNING COUNCILNew York, New York, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted August 7, 2025
34000 - 37000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) is a social services agency that aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities.
Job Description
The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is seeking motivated and caring Youth Counselors to join our afterschool programs at the following sites: PS 160 – 5105 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219, PS 255 – 1866 E 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Minimum of one year of experience working with children ages 5 to 12 years old in a structured educational, recreational, or youth development setting.
- Strong social and emotional maturity and the ability to manage behavior effectively.
- Knowledge of positive youth development principles.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with children, families, staff, and school personnel.
- Bilingual language proficiency preferred: PS 160: Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, Fujianese), PS 255: Russian, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), or Spanish
- Commitment to CPC’s mission and values, including cultural responsiveness and inclusion.
Benefits
- Paid New York State sick time