after-care counselor
Peas Playcare in Nyack is hiring experienced After-Care Counselors to join our new after-school partnership program with local preschools. This is a consistent, part-time weekday role for professionals with a background in childcare.
About Peas:
Peas Playcare is a community-centered play space in the heart of Nyack. We offer drop-in playcare, birthday parties, and special evening programs for kids. Our mission is simple: create a fun, safe space where children can play and grow, and parents feel supported.
Who we're looking for:
We're prioritizing candidates with prior experience in professional childcare settings, such as daycares, nanny positions, or similar roles. Experience as a babysitter or camp counselor will also be considered. Above all, we're looking for someone dependable, attentive, and skilled at managing a group of young children with care.
- Prior experience in a daycare, nanny position, or other professional childcare setting preferred; babysitting and camp counselor experience will also be considered
- Dependable and consistent — this role requires a reliable weekly commitment
- Strong judgment and safety awareness when supervising a group
- Warm, clear communicator with both children and parents
- Comfortable walking with kids to/from local preschools using our all-weather strollers
What the Job Entails:
- Walk to partner preschools to pick up children and safely bring them to Peas
- Supervise kids during snack time and open play in our indoor play space
- Lead games, crafts, and fun activities
- Support kids in our low-sensory calm-down room as needed
- Check families out at pickup and communicate warmly with parents
- Help set up, clean up, and reset the space
Perks & Benefits:
- A consistent, predictable weekday schedule
- CPR/First Aid certification provided if you're not already certified
- A supportive, professional team environment
- Opportunity for additional hours as our after-care program grows
Employment-Type: Part-time / weekday afternoons
- Age Requirement: 18 and older
- Pay: $18-20/hour, depending on experience
- Reporting to: Alyssa Previti, Founder
We're hiring for three shifts — choose the one that fits your schedule. Looking for more hours? Shift A can be combined with Thursday coverage for a near-full-time schedule.
| Shift | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Shift A | 11:00am – 3:00pm | Monday–Friday |
| Shift A + Thursday Extension | 11:00am – 3:00pm (M/T/W/F) 11:00am – 6:15pm (Thu) |
~23 hrs/week |
| Shift B | 1:30pm – 6:15pm | Monday–Friday |