Engaging After-School Lead Counselor (Ages 5–12)

Associated-Recreation-Council; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Sick time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Transit Contribution Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) partners with Seattle Parks and Recreation to provide licensed childcare and recreational programs. This part-time School-Age Care Lead Counselor will guide a classroom of children 5–12, deliver engaging activities, and ensure a safe, inclusive after-school environment at Ravenna-Eckstein and Thornton Creek Elementary locations in Seattle.

The role requires 18+, a high school diploma, and 1 year of school-age childcare experience, with health/safety checks

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of prior experience in school-age childcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead daily curriculum activities for ages 5–12.
• Model appropriate behavior and support social/emotional growth.
• Maintain a 1:10 staff-to-child ratio when possible for safety.
• Collaborate with ARC School-Age Care staff and follow directions from the ARC School-Age Care Director.
• Support the School-Age Care Director in more advanced daily operations.

Job description

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) partners with Seattle Parks and Recreation to provide licensed childcare and recreational programs. This part-time School-Age Care Lead Counselor will guide a classroom of children 5–12, deliver engaging activities, and ensure a safe, inclusive after-school environment at Ravenna-Eckstein and Thornton Creek Elementary locations in Seattle.

The role requires 18+, a high school diploma, and 1 year of school-age childcare experience, with health/safety checks