Principal Responsibilities:

The afterschool program at JCC MetroWest Kids Club is seeking Counselors and Assistant Counselors for the upcoming school year. The Counselors and Assistant Counselors work with a group of children Mondays through Fridays, planning and implementing activities in a manner that motivates and engages children and strengthens their academic and social skills.

These are part-time positions paying between $16 and $20 per hour.

COUNSELOR - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide homework help as needed.
• Escort groups of children to and from activities throughout the building.
• Develop and maintain an effective system of classroom management that encourages children to develop pro-social behavior and self-discipline.
• Communicate regularly with the Kids Club Office regarding needs for materials and supplies to support the activities.
• Plan and implement activities.
• Report ALL illnesses or injuries to the Kids Club Office and fill out reports if necessary.
• Supervise children at all times, as their health and safety is ALWAYS the first priority.
• Attend staff meetings on a monthly basis or as otherwise indicated.
• Take daily attendance and report absences to the Kids Club Office.
• Attend and participate in staff trainings that will be offered throughout the year.

ASSISTANT COUNSELOR - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Help to support Kids Club activities.
• Communicate regularly with classs Head Counselor & Kids Club Office regarding needs for materials and supplies
• Supervise children at all times, as their health and safety is ALWAYS the first priority.
• Attend staff meetings on a monthly basis or as otherwise indicated.
• Provide homework help as needed.
• Escort groups of children to and from activities throughout the building.
• Encourage pro-social behavior and self-discipline in children.
• Attend and participate in staff trainings that will be offered throughout the year.
• Help to plan and implement activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

COUNSELOR QUALIFICATIONS

College graduate

Minimum of 1 year working with grade school children preferred

ASSISTANT COUNSELOR QUALIFICATIONS

College student

Minimum of 1 year working with grade school children preferred

Interested applicants should submit resume to [email protected]

All applicants for employment shall be considered without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

Welcome to Your JCC!

JCC MetroWest has been at the center of our community for 142 years, bringing people together while providing educational, social, cultural and fitness programs.

Our main facility, the Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, located in West Orange, NJ, and our 20-acre day-camp, Camp Deeny Riback, located in Flanders, NJ serve the Jewish communities west of NYC, including Essex, Morris, and Union counties.