Just for Kids Counselor

CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$15.92-$16.92/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, benefits and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

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

Active Engagement

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.

What does the Counseling market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in counselingranked against 504 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingNew Jersey index 108.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counseling listings in New Jersey11 active504 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 73% remote · 20% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Counseling pay trend+18.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (504 Counseling listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 504 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights