Guidance Counselor & Chessed Coordinator

Job No: 498266
Work Type: Staff Full-time
Department: YU High School for Boys
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY
Categories: Clinical Services, Education/Teaching, Student Services

Position Summary:

We are seeking outstanding candidates to join our team at MTA/YUHSB as a Guidance Counselor and Chessed Coordinator. At MTA, one of the premier Modern Orthodox Jewish High Schools in North America, we provide our students with a comprehensive dual curriculum education. MTA is an exciting place to work! We continuously seek to innovate in the classroom, in order to ensure that we are properly training our students for a bright but often uncertain world. We believe that strong relationships between faculty and students serve as the bedrock for achieving educational growth, and we are proud that this is a major part of our school culture. We are the only Yeshiva High School in North American to be located on the campus of a major university, and as the official high school of Yeshiva University, we have many opportunities for both students and staff that cannot be found anywhere else, including frequent lectures and programs with Yeshiva University faculty, as well as access to college courses for our 12th grade students.

We are seeking a caring, and professional individual with excellent social intelligence and communication skills, who can work well with others, and is responsible and organized. Candidates should be able to relate to students, young adults, and parents, and should have the skills necessary to effectively network with local schools and institutions.

Position Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities

This position includes three areas of responsibility. The primary responsibility is to serve as a guidance counselor. The secondary responsibility is to serve as the chessed administrator. Lastly, the candidate will teach Judaic Studies for 45 minutes a day.

Guidance Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with individual students to discuss their social-emotional health and development.
• Communicate with parents and outside mental health professionals, when appropriate, to ensure that we have all relevant information about our students, as well as to ensure that we are partnering together regarding the social-emotional health and development of each student.
• Plan and implement social-emotional programming for students and parents alongside the Director of Guidance.
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers regarding the social-emotional development of each student.

Chessed Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a chessed trip for each shiur, in conjunction with the shiur rebbe.
• Develop educational programming in advance of and as a follow-up to each trip.
• Provide opportunities for individuals to participate in chessed programming in each of our feeder communities.
• Lead the Leadership Institute.
• Work with student leaders to create student-led chessed trips.

Teaching

• Teach one period of Judaic Studies.

Experience & Educational Background:

• Master's degree in Social Work
• Semicha is desirable but not necessary

Skills & Competencies:

• We are seeking a caring and professional individual with excellent social intelligence and communication skills, who can work well with others, and is responsible and organized.
• Candidates should be able to relate to students, young adults, and parents, and should have the skills necessary to effectively network with local schools and institutions.

Salary Range:

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour

About Us:

Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community-students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends-are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


Application Instructions:

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/876/cw/en-us/job/498266/guidance-counselor-chessed-coordinator

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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