Afterschool Counselor for Stephanie Wise Free Synagogue

Position Title: Afterschool Counselor for Religious School (3 – 4 openings)

Position Description:

The Religious School at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue is building a team to support its afterschool

transitional program. We invite local applicants to join our team as Afterschool Counselors. Afterschool

Counselors will come in-person to Stephen Wise Free Synagogue on the Upper West Side each Monday

at 2:30pm and assist with the logistics and safety operations of our school drop-off program, overseeing

the children from when they are dropped off at staggered times until Religious School begins at 4pm.

The ideal candidates for this role (3 – 4 openings) are current university students, recent graduates, and

early professionals with availability on Monday afternoons. Candidates should enjoy spending time with

children ages 5-10 and can handle a busy room with professionalism and calm. Previous experience as a

camp counselor, teacher’s aide, youth group staff, or similar is a big plus. Familiarity with Jewish

education and the Jewish community is preferred, but not required.

Schedule:

Monday’s, 2:30pm to 4pm, in-person at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue (30 West 68th Street), September

2024 – May 2025. The first day of school will be Monday, September 16, but some light preparation and

onboarding must be completed before that date.

Compensation:

The Afterschool Counselor compensation will start at $70 for each 90-minute time block Monday, with

flexibility up to $80 for candidates highly experienced with childcare. Light preparation and onboarding

work may be assigned to complete remotely, which will be compensated at $30/hour.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please send an email to Brittany Kahn (Director of Admissions and Recruitment) at

bkahn@swfs.org that includes:

- Your resume

- 1-2 brief paragraphs explaining your interest and qualifications for this role

- The name, email address, and phone number for a professional reference who can speak to your

experiences and work ethic. You may list two references if you prefer.

Additional Notes:

Final candidates will receive an offer contingent upon successful completion of a background check and

must complete our online harassment prevention training prior to the start date.

Stephen Wise Free Synagogue is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a

work and learning environment free from discrimination, bias, and harassment.