Part Time Before & After the Bell Counselor - Town of Gorham

Start Date: March 06, 2025 | End Date: September 02, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Parks & Recreation
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The Town of Gorham is a thriving community and one of the fastest growing towns in Maine with a population of approximately 18,000.  With a flourishing urban village, steady industrial and commercial expansion, plentiful recreation opportunities, a college campus, and Greater Portland METRO public transit service, the Town of Gorham is a vibrant place to live, work, and do business.

The Town of Gorham’s Recreation Department is seeking energetic, patient and enthusiastic individuals for its part-time seasonal positions of Before & After the Bell Counselor. Counselors act as positive role models for children K-5 and are responsible for providing a fun, safe and enjoyable experience for participants in the Before and After School Program. Duties include organizing and facilitating fun, age-appropriate games and activities for children grades K-5 designed to build self-esteem, teach teamwork, new skills, fair play and good sportsmanship, and encourage interaction. Counselors maintain accurate attendance rosters and ensure the safety of program participants at all times among other responsibilities.

The work schedule may change based on the needs of the program and activities. Multiple schedules are available to choose from, including 7:00am to 9:30am or 3:00 to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.

The Town of Gorham offers competitive pay and employees accrue Earned Paid Leave in proportion to the number of hours worked. Pay starts at $16.00 and ranges up to $16.50 per hour and is commensurate with experience.

REQUIREMENTS:  Prior-related experience working with school-age children preferred. CPR/First Aid Certification preferred.

HOW TO APPLY:  Qualified candidates may apply online via the “Employment Opportunities” page of the Town of Gorham website. Applicants without access to a computer, tablet, or smart phone may pick up an Application for Employment in person at the Town Manager’s Office or the Recreation Office during normal business hours.

Please email [email protected] or call 207-222-1650 if you need assistance or have any questions about the application process. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

~ The Town of Gorham is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~