MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

*Grant Funded*

Theory of Action for Middletown Public Schools: If Middletown believes that every student has the right quality,
student-centered education, THEN adults will cultivate creative, accessible, and innovative structures and opportunities
with students, AND every student will demonstrate personalized growth and achieve at high levels to thrive in life.

Description: Youth Development Counselor at Panda Academy-Spencer Elementary School

Reports to: School Principal, Site Coordinator, Chief Academic Officer, and Executive Director of Finance

Broad Function: The Youth Development Counselor, reporting to the Site Coordinator and School Principal, will facilitate and support academic, social emotional learning, enrichment and recreational activities in afterschool program.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Plan and facilitate academic enrichment and recreational activities that promote personalized student learning and positive youth development;
Record attendance and
Document and serve snack in accordance with state and federal After School Snack Program regulations;
Provide support to students during programming;
Supervise students during all aspects of the program, including weekly visits with guest vendors and community providers;
Promote positive behavior during all activities and transitions;
Manage behavior issues/concerns in accordance with established behavior policies;
Work to develop restorative relationships with students that growth mindset and resilience;
Participate in staff meetings and Professional Development offered by MPS, and program partners and vendor resources;
Other duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator or School Principal.

Qualifications and Experience

Ability to motivate and engage students in learning activities;
Demonstrated Classroom Management and Teambuilding skills
Experience with Project Based Learning and STEAM, preferred;
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills;
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with individuals, teams and groups (teachers, parents, administrators and support staff);
First Aid/CPR Certification Preferred.

Schedule & Salary

Monday, January 5, 2026 through Thursday, May 28, 2026, M-Th, 3:25-5:45 pm.

Additional paid hours for staff meetings and/or prep & planning may be required. The program follows the school calendar and does not operate on vacation days, half days or early dismissals. Flexible, part-time positions- job-sharing and modified schedules available. Position is grant-funded;

Current hourly rate based on MPS contracts ; Non- MFT/MFP: $16.35-$26.30 per hour, based on certifications, experience and responsibilities.

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be mobile with the ability to get from one location in the office or work site(s) to other locations in the office or work site(s)
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift or carry objects less than thirty (30) pounds
Ability to perform manipulative skills such as writing and typing
Ability to see and read objects closely, as wiring, labels on equipment, reading/proofreading a report, using a computer monitor, filing and/or retrieving information from a filing system and verifying the accuracy of financial information
Ability to hear normal sounds with background noise, as in using a telephone or radio, distinguish verbal communication and communicate through speech, including using a radio
Ability to learn and acquire an understanding of new information, methodologies and techniques and how they apply to school goals and operations
Memory adequate to perform tasks/assignments given over long periods of time
Ability to concentrate on a task for more than 60 minutes

Disclaimers:

The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Connecticut requires that any person (teachers, administrators, special service staff members, teachers’ aides, custodians, cafeteria employees, etc.) who is hired by a local or regional board of education submit to a state and national criminal history record check within the first 30 days of the date of employment. The process includes the checking of fingerprints by the State Police Bureau of Identification and the F.B.I. The results of the criminal history record checks (both state and federal) are reported to the employing school district. If the district receives notice of a conviction of a crime by a person holding a certificate, authorization or permit issued by the State Board of Education, the district shall notify the Bureau of Certification and Professional Development.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Middletown Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or pregnancy in any of its education programs, activities, or employment policies. All educational programs and offerings, including vocational education and extracurricular activities, subscribe to this policy. Inquiries regarding the district non-discrimination policies may be reached at 372 Hunting Hill Avenue, Middletown, CT 06457; phone (860) 638-1469.

Youth Development Counselor-Panda Academy