What are the responsibilities and job description for the After-School Clubhouse Lead Counselor position at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan?
Job Title: After-School Clubhouse Lead Counselor
Department: Center for Family Life
Reports to: School Age Program Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Date: 6/14/2024
Job Overview:
Our School-Age Programs department seeks responsible, caring individuals to work as a Lead Counselor in the After-School Clubhouse program Mondays - Thursdays, from 2:30- 5:30 pm.
Clubhouse provides a safe environment for children ages 4- 10 after their school day. There are four different groups of children each day, divided by age and grade. Our vision is to raise thoughtful community members while recognizing the individual needs of our participants.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Pick up children from local schools on the Upper West Side and escort them to the JCC
- Provide a safe and fun environment and create a positive classroom culture for children in the Clubhouse program
- Lead age-appropriate activities for children ages 4-10, serve snack, and assist with homework (if working with the older group of children)
- Follow each child's daily schedule of activities and ensure prompt arrival and pickup from classes
- Lead a team of assistant counselors, and provide guidance for establishing schedules, routines, and activities for the group
- Daily communication with parents and caregivers
- Close collaboration with supervisors
- Attend program orientation and staff development meetings every other month
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 or older
- Prior experience working with children 4-10 years old in a school, camp, synagogue or community setting
- An advanced or bachelor's degree in education or a related field is greatly preferred
- Ability to commit to working Mondays - Thursdays, 2:30-5:30 pm, from September 2024 -June 2025
Benefits:
- Part-time staff working at MMJCCM for 5-19 hours/week will receive free access to the fitness center, pool, and gym
Salary Range: $26-$28 per hour
Dates: September 16th, 2024- June 5th, 2025
Hours: Mondays-Thursdays, 2:30-5:30 PM
Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship
Salary : $26 - $28
