After School Program Counselor - (PT Seasonal)

New Community Corporation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

New Community Corporation is seeking an After School Program Counselor for a part-time seasonal role in Newark, NJ. The position involves supervising activities and providing a safe, enriching environment for school-aged children.

Responsibilities include helping students with homework, using positive discipline, supporting emotional and social development, and attending staff meetings. Requirements include a high school diploma and 2–5 years experience with youth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with elementary and middle school students in a school or community-based setting.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with ethnically diverse populations.
• Demonstrate patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward youth and parents.
• Pass NJ Child Abuse Record information Check (CARI).
• Maintain yearly training as required by NCC or state regulations.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States and pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assists students individually or in groups with homework assignments.
• Use positive discipline techniques when addressing children.
• Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and promoting positive self-esteem.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by Program Coordinator.
• Attend staff training and meetings as needed.

Skills

Patience

Positive attitude

Independence

Diversity sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

After School Program Counselor - (PT Seasonal)

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• Job Tracking ID : 85434-370429
• Job Location : Newark, NJ
• Job Level : Any
• Level of Education : High School/GED
• Job Type : Part-Time
• Date Updated : 09/25/2026
• Years of Experience : 2 - 5 Years
• Starting Date : Invalid Date
• Salary : $16.00 USD per hour

Job Description

The AfterSchool Program Counselor is responsible for spervising activities in after school program and providing a safe and enriching environment for school-aged children.

• Assists students individually or in groups with homework assignments.
• Use positive discipline techniques when addressing children.
• Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and promoting positive self-esteem.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by Program Coordinator
• Attend staff training and meetings as needed

Experience and Skills

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of two years’ experience in working with elementary and middle school students in a school or community-based setting
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work with ethnically diverse populations
• Have the ability to demonstrate patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward youth and parents
• Pass NJ Child Abuse Record information Check (CARI)
• Maintain yearly established training and other training as required by NCC or state regulations.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States and pass a criminal background check

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