Afterschool Counselor

JCC Association of North America
JCC Association of North America

Legal · Intern

Brooklyn, NY, USA

USD up to 25k / year

Posted on Sep 16, 2026
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Location and Job Title:

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

Principal Responsibilities:

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
  • Compassionate
  • College Student or Highschool Student
  • Experience working with children is a plus

Salary:

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.