Before and After School Counselor
Now Hiring: Before & After School Counselors – Mahopac, NY!
Starting at $18/hour | Flexible Part-Time Hours | Monday–Friday
Make a difference in a child's day while having fun and gaining valuable experience!
The YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester is looking for enthusiastic, caring, and dependable individuals to join our Before & After School Child Care Programs in Mahopac, NY! As a charitable, nonprofit organization serving communities throughout Putnam and Westchester counties, the YMCA is dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Whether you're a high school or college student, exploring a career in education, or simply love working with kids, this is a great opportunity to make a positive impact!
Position Details
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Pay: Starting at $18 per hour
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Location: Mahopac, NY
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Schedule: Monday through Friday
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Morning Shift: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
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Afternoon Shift: 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
What You'll Do
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Engage children in games, crafts, enrichment activities, and play.
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Build positive relationships and serve as a role model.
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Support daily program activities alongside a collaborative team.
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Actively supervise children while following YMCA safety standards and NYS OCFS regulations.
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Help every child feel included, supported, and excited to return each day!
Why Join Our Y Team?
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Flexible, part-time schedules – Perfect for balancing school, work, and other commitments.
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Great hands-on experience – Ideal for students interested in education, child development, or related fields.
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Professional development – Build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
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Supportive team environment – Work alongside people who share your passion for helping kids thrive.
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Convenient Mahopac locations – Work right in your community.
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Meaningful work – Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
What We're Looking For
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Must be at least 16 years old.
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Previous experience working with children under 13 preferred (babysitting, camp, coaching, volunteering, etc.).
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Dependable, energetic, patient, and enthusiastic.
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Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a safe, positive environment.
Join Our YMCA Team!
If you enjoy working with children and want a rewarding part-time job where every day brings something new, we'd love to meet you!
Apply today and help us make every school day a great one!