Just for Kids Counselor
Listed compensation
$15.92-$16.92/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
The Betty & Milton Katz JCC is seeking highly motivated individuals for after-school counselor positions.
Are you a team player who thrives in a dynamic environment, where you're able to make a positive impact on children's lives? Our part-time group leader role doesn't require late nights or weekends and allows you to build your resume, working with students in an academically-based after-school program.
Primary Responsibilities
- Works directly with an assigned group of children as the group's leader.
- Following a daily schedule
- Actively participate in activities
- Assisting with homework for K-5th grade and having FUN!
Qualifications
- Minimum requirement of a high school degree
- Availability to work 5 days a week, Monday through Friday.
- A positive attitude, creativity, dependability and ability to be actively engaged with others.
- Ability and desire to share skills and interests with children.
EEO Statement
The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person’s actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.
The Federation participates in the E-Verify program.
The Federation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us via the link on this posting.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will work directly with an assigned group of children as the group leader, following a daily schedule and actively participating in activities. Primary duties include assisting K-5th grade students with homework while ensuring they have fun.
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% are remote, 20% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in counseling | ranked against 504 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | New Jersey index 108.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counseling listings in New Jersey | 11 active | 504 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 73% remote · 20% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Counseling pay trend | +18.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Just for Kids Counselor at Jewish Community Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 504 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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