Part-Time 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

12 Paid Company Holidays

ARC Paid Sick and Safe (sick time)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Transit Contribution Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) seeks a School-Age Care Lead Counselor to guide a classroom of children ages 5-12 in Southeast Seattle. The role offers part-time hours at Jefferson Community Center with after-school supervision and engaging activities, promoting learning and well-being.

You will implement developmentally appropriate activities, supervise students, and support a safe, inclusive after-school environment across Seattle community centers.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or other secondary education.
• Must have a year of prior experience in school-age childcare; licensed program experience preferred.
• MMR vaccination, TB test, MERIT Background Check, and WA Food Worker Card required after hire; ARC pays fees for TB testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in daily curriculum activities for a classroom of children ages 5-12.
• Model appropriate behavior and support social and emotional growth.
• Maintain staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 to ensure safety and accountability.
• Collaborate with ARC School-Age Care staff and receive guidance from the School-Age Care Director.
• Support the School-Age Care Director with more advanced daily operations.

Job description

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) seeks a School-Age Care Lead Counselor to guide a classroom of children ages 5-12 in Southeast Seattle. The role offers part-time hours at Jefferson Community Center with after-school supervision and engaging activities, promoting learning and well-being.

You will implement developmentally appropriate activities, supervise students, and support a safe, inclusive after-school environment across Seattle community centers.