Junior Counselor and Volunteer Program

We are pleased that our Junior Counselor and Volunteer program will return this summer! We have opportunities available for students aged 13-18.

Junior Counselors
(students aged 16 - 18)

Students aged 16-18 years old are invited to apply to work as Junior Counselors alongside our experienced staff to create a fun, enriching summer program for children aged 2-5. Junior Counselors must be 16 years of age before their first day at Morningside and have availability to work 8:30 - 3:30 on weekdays for all six weeks of our summer program (June 15 - July 24, with closures 6/19 and 7/3).

Junior Counselors will be paid $17.00/hr, NYC’s minimum wage. Paychecks are received bi-weekly, and counselors will be issued a W-2 for tax purposes at the end of the year.

Junior Volunteers
(students aged 13 - 18)

Students aged 13-18 are invited to apply for Junior Volunteer positions to meet a school community service requirement. Junior Volunteers are not required to commit to the full six-week program – we are happy to work with your individual schedules. Each Junior Volunteer will be provided a letter documenting the community service hours worked. Junior Volunteers who work for the full summer program (June 15 - July 24, with closures 6/19 and 7/3) will be provided weekly unlimited MetroCards for transit.

Application Requirements

Volunteers:

  • Up-to-date health form (exam within the last year)

  • Photo (headshot) for MMS ID

  • Emergency contact form

Junior Counselors:

  • All of the above, plus:

  • 2 letters of reference

  • working papers from your high school

  • If 18 or older, need to be fingerprinted and cleared through the DOH

If you are interested in working with us or want more information about next steps, contact Sheree at Sevans@morningsidemontessori.org no later than June 12, 2026.

Priority will be given to Morningside alumni.