After-School Program Staff - Club J Counselor

Job Title : After School Counselor - Club J at the MJCCA

Job Type : Part-Time

Location : MJCCA (Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta)

Program starts on August 4, 2025 and runs until May 28, 2026

F SLA : Non-Exempt - Part Time

HOURS : Monday-Friday 2 : 00pm - 6 : 00pm

The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) is a non-profit organization that has served the Atlanta community for more than 100 years. The MJCCA was ranked among the Top 100 Workplaces in 2012-2021 by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, and is widely regarded as one of the premiere JCCs in the country. The MJCCA annually serves 12,000 members and over 55,000 people in the Atlanta community through a wide variety of innovative programs and vital services. The MJCCA provides scholarships to those in need and services to those with disabilities to ensure that every member of the community has the opportunity to benefit from our programs. The MJCCA embraces people of all ages, races, denominations, affiliations, and abilities.

Job Summary :

Club J is the MJCCA's dynamic after-school program for children in Pre-K through 5th grade, serving over 220 kids annually. We are seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and creative individuals to join our team as After School Counselors. This is a great opportunity for high school seniors participating in Work-Based Learning (WBL) or dual enrollment programs who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in child development, education, or recreation.

Counselors are responsible for leading daily activities such as homework assistance, structured group projects, arts & crafts, sports, dance, and other engaging child-centered experiences. The safety and well-being of our children is our top priority, and our counselors play a vital role in creating a fun, nurturing, and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Supervise and engage with children in your assigned group
• Assist with daily homework across elementary grade levels
• Lead and participate in a variety of activities (e.g., arts, sports, STEM, team-building)
• Ensure the physical, emotional, and social needs of each child are met
• Maintain a safe and organized environment, always knowing where children are
• Support transitions between activities and adapt to changes in schedule
• Follow Club J curriculum and MJCCA guidelines and procedures
• Manage daily check-in and check-out processes for children

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Why Join Club J?

Salary : From $15.00 per hour

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