Afterschool Counselor

Jewish Community Center Works; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorefront YM-YWHA of Brighton Manhattan Beach is seeking an Afterschool Counselor to support school-aged children after school hours in Brooklyn, NY. You will help with homework, organize arts and crafts, science projects, cooking, and active games, while promoting positive peer interactions and home-school communication.

Join a vibrant Jewish community center that values creativity, responsibility, and community service.

Qualifications

• Responsible
• Highly motivated
• Creative
• College Student or Highschool Student
• Experience working with children is a plus

Responsibilities

• Leading and assisting in activities such as homework help, arts & crafts, science projects, cooking, games & physical activities
• Encouraging positive peer interaction and behavior
• Communicating with parents

Skills

Responsible

Highly motivated

Creative

Education

College Student or Highschool Student

Job description

Afterschool Counselor
Shorefront YM-YWHA of Brighton Manhattan Beach
3300 Coney Island Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235

Join our energetic and supportive After School Program team! In our After School Program, you will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for school-aged children during after-school hours. This is a hands-on, active role that involves guiding children through daily routines and facilitating engaging activities. You'll work closely with the Program Director and other staff to implement a well-rounded schedule that combines academics, creativity, and physical activity. Whether you're helping with homework, leading a group art project, organizing a game, or encouraging teamwork, you'll be a positive role model who helps children grow, learn, and have fun in a structured and nurturing setting. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are considering careers in education, child development, or youth programming and want meaningful, real-world experience working with kids.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and assisting in activities such as:
  • Homework help
  • Arts & crafts
  • Science projects
  • Cooking
  • Games & physical activities
• Encouraging positive peer interaction and behavior
• Communicating with parents

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Responsible
• Highly motivated
• Creative
• College Student or Highschool Student
• Experience working with children is a plus

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

Located in the heart of the largest Russian speaking community in North America, the Shorefront YM-YWHA has been committed to serving the diverse population of Brighton-Manhattan Beach for over half a century. A vibrant Jewish community center and social service agency, the Shorefront Y integrates immigrants into American society, inspires families and individuals to reconnect to their Jewish roots and provides a full array of cultural, educational, wellness, immigrant and human social services for people of all ages year-round.