After-School Program Counselor (Ages 5–12)

Associated-Recreation-Council; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Company Holidays

Paid Sick and Safe Time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Transit Contribution Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) is hiring a School-Age Care Counselor to guide a classroom of children ages 5-12 after school, providing active supervision and engaging activities in a safe, inclusive environment at Van Asselt Community Center in Seattle.

The role requires 18+ years old, a high school diploma, and background checks/health screenings after hire. This is a part-time position with up to 23 hours per week during the school year, with potential summer work.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or other secondary education.
• MMR vaccination record, TB testing, MERIT Portable Background Check, and Washington State Food Worker Card are required after being hired as required by DCYF.

Responsibilities

• Assists and leads in the application of daily curriculum activities with a classroom of children ages 5-12 years old.
• Models appropriate behavior and provides opportunities for social and emotional growth.
• Helps ensure a ratio of 1:10 (staff to children) is maintained as much as possible to ensure that children are safe and always accounted for.
• Collaborates with and supports fellow School-Age Care staff and receives guidance, coaching, and direction from the ARC School-Age Care Director.

Skills

Active supervision

Curriculum delivery

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) is hiring a School-Age Care Counselor to guide a classroom of children ages 5-12 after school, providing active supervision and engaging activities in a safe, inclusive environment at Van Asselt Community Center in Seattle.

The role requires 18+ years old, a high school diploma, and background checks/health screenings after hire. This is a part-time position with up to 23 hours per week during the school year, with potential summer work.