Before and After School Counselor at The Rhoades School

A school for gifted learners, The Rhoades School has offered a dynamic educational journey of discovery and exploration for students for over 40 years in the Encinitas, CA area. Our culture of support and academic rigor provides a unique atmosphere for teachers to guide intellectually curious, creative, and eager students in new academic challenges and opportunities. Careers at The Rhoades School include early childhood, elementary, and middle school teaching, before and after school activities, summer camp, and administrative roles with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:

• Pay range: $23.00 per hour


• Health, vision, and dental benefits


• Paid holidays and sick days


• 401(k) plan with company match


• Employee Referral Bonus


• Student Tuition Discount

About the Role

The before and after school counselor at The Rhoades School plays a vital role in daily operations. You will supervise students during indoor and outdoor play, crafts, and snacks—building relationships with both students and other faculty and also helping students with homework and projects. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe and educational learning environment for all students during before and after school activities.

You will also…

• Plan and organize after-school arts and crafts, games, and outdoor activities


• Collaborate with other faculty and school teams to positively impact student experience


• Provide safe supervision and care of students


• Serve as a Group Leader showing enthusiasm in actions and spirit while implementing lesson plans provided by the School.


• Lead and participate in a variety of activities that actively engage students, such as games, songs, sports, skits and special events and are aligned to the mission of the school.


• Supervise students at all times including transitions between activities so students are accounted for, are safe at all times and they know what is expected of them.


• Serve as a good example and role model to the students, and maintain and appropriate level of professionalism at all times.


• Aide students in developing self-confidence and a positive self-image by providing an environment of acceptance and support for each student.


• Give directions both verbally and visually, when appropriate by using correct grammar and a variation in voice and gestures.


• Provide time and attention equitably among all students while circulating freely and spontaneously around the classroom.


• Actively greet parents each day upon drop-off and pick-up times.


• Be knowledgeable of and comply with the school child disciplinary process.


• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child in his/her group.


• Keep the group of children together and take frequent face to name checks.


• Maintain a physical environment (indoors and outdoors) which is safe, healthy, neat, attractive, clean, and appropriate for students and is conducive to having fun.


• Always know where each child in the group is at all times. One counselor should always be present to supervise the group; no child/children should be left unsupervised.


• Ensure that all daily attendance records are accurate and up to date.


• Complete all records and forms timely, accurately and neatly, including daily sheets.


• Maintains confidentiality regarding staff, children and families as well as NLCI management and operations.


• The ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 18 years old.


• High school diploma or GED required; one or more years of college preferred


• Prior experience working with children between the ages of Pre-K through 8th Grade.


• Must possess or be able to obtain certifications in CPR, First Aid and Advanced Lifesaving, where applicable.


• Strong communication and organizational skills.


• Genuine passion for and desire to work with children.