Alper JCC Miami
After School Care Counselor
Miami, Florida•Part-time
About the Job
Are you passionate about creating engaging, inclusive experiences for children? Do you enjoy building relationships, leading activities, and making a positive impact every day?
Camp J is seeking energetic, dependable, and compassionate After Care Counselors to help create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for our students after the school day ends. We are committed to building a team that values inclusion, teamwork, and child development. We especially welcome applicants with experience supporting children with diverse learning, behavioral, developmental, or physical needs. If you are committed to creating an environment where every child feels welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do:
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of students during after-school hours.
- Lead engaging games, crafts, enrichment activities, and outdoor play.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants.
- Assist students with homework and academic support as needed.
- Communicate professionally with parents regarding daily updates and concerns.
- Work collaboratively with fellow counselors and program leadership to provide a high-quality after-school experience.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe activity space while following all licensing and safety requirements.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with children in a school, camp, childcare, recreation, or after-school setting preferred.
- DCF 40-Hour Introductory Child Care Training is required (or must be completed prior to employment, as applicable).
- Experience supporting children with diverse learning, behavioral, developmental, or physical needs is highly preferred.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Positive attitude, patience, reliability, and professionalism.
- Ability to lead engaging activities and build positive relationships with children.
- CPR and First Aid Certification are a plus.
- Coursework in Education, Child Development, Recreation, Psychology, or a related field is a plus.
We also encourage applicants with talents or experience in STEM, visual arts, drama, music, dance, cheer, sports, or other enrichment areas to apply. We love team members who bring their unique skills and passions to our program.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to bend, kneel, squat, sit, stand, and walk throughout campus.
- Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to set up and break down activity spaces, including moving tables, chairs, and equipment.
About Alper JCC Miami
Located in sunny, beautiful Miami, FL, the sprawling Alper JCC Miami on The Jay Morton-Levinthal Campus lies in the heart of the suburb of Kendall. Convenient and accessible, our Center provides many opportunities for the Jewish community and all south Miami-Dade County residents to enjoy recreational, educational, cultural and social activities.We offer our members and guests the chance to meet and connect with individuals and families from all over. For fitness enthusiasts, our Fitness Center is a great place to play racquetball, train with a friend in the gym, play tennis or swim in our chilled/heated 25 yard outdoor swimming pool. Our Youth and Adult Building, home to a wide selection of adult programs and our children's department offers the young and young at heart a place to gather and socialize. Also, our Sablotsky Cultural Arts Center hosts visual arts exhibits and performance or all ages and focuses on bringing renowned Jewish artists, authors, and entertainers for the community to enjoy!