After School Care Counselor

Are you passionate about nurturing the growth and well-being of young minds? Do you want to make a lasting impact on children’s lives outside of regular school hours? If so, we’d love to meet you!

Camp J is committed to building a team of caring, energetic, and inclusive staff who are ready to make a difference in campers’ lives. We are especially seeking several applicants with experience working with children with special needs to help ensure all campers feel supported, included, and empowered. If you’re passionate about making aftercare a meaningful and accessible experience for all, we encourage you to apply!

The Alper JCC Miami is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated After Care Counselors to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for our students during after-school hours.

Position: After Care Counselor.
Location: 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Miami, FL 33176.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 1:30 - 5:30 PM or 3:00 - 6:00 PM.
Start Date: August 14, 2025.

What You’ll Do:

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of students during after-school hours.
• Lead fun and age-appropriate activities, games, and crafts that keep students active and engaged.
• Create a positive, inclusive atmosphere where students feel supported and inspired.
• Assist with homework and provide academic support as needed.
• Communicate with parents to share updates and address any concerns.
• Collaborate with fellow team members to deliver a high-quality after-school program.

Who You Are:

• You have experience working with children in a school, camp, or daycare setting (preferred).
• You bring positive energy, patience, and a passion for helping children thrive.
• You’re a great communicator and team player.
• You’re creative, dependable, and excited to lead engaging activities.
• First Aid/CPR certification is a plus.
• Some college coursework in education, child development, or related fields is a bonus.

We especially want to hear from you if you have a passion or talent in areas such as drama, visual arts, STEM, dance, cheer, or other creative disciplines! We love counselors who bring their own spark and interests to share with the children.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, sit, squat, and walk across campus.
• Comfortable spending time outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to sit for extended periods and use a computer.
• Lift 20 lbs regularly, and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Comfortable with setting up and breaking down activity spaces, including moving chairs and tables.

Please note: Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

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!