School-Age Care Counselor - Northgate Community Center

Paycom - ATS; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; 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

ARC is seeking an Entry level School-Age Care Counselor to support after-school programming for children aged 5 to 12 at Northgate Community Center in Seattle. You will assist with daily curriculum activities and reinforce positive behavior under supervision.

The role is part-time and on-site in Seattle, with after-school hours and potential summer work. Must meet DCYF requirements and pass background checks; ARC covers related fees.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• DCYF-required background checks and WA Food Worker Card after hire (ARC pays fees).

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead daily curriculum activities for children aged 5–12.
• Model appropriate behavior and foster social and emotional growth.
• Help maintain staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 whenever possible to ensure safety.
• Collaborate with ARC School-Age Care Director and fellow staff for direction.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum implementation

Social & emotional growth support

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Entry
• Job Location: Northgate Community Center - Seattle, WA 98125
• Position Type: Part Time, non-exempt (hourly, eligible for overtime)
• Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.30 Hourly
• Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
• Starting pay: $22.00/hr.
• Full Pay Range: $22.00-25.30/hr. (the employee in this position could earn up to $25.30/hr. with additional years of employment)

Schedule

1. Monday-Friday during after-school hours, up to 23 hours per week during the school year
2. May work summers as well
3. Due to your schedule, you can work some or all of these days; please let us know
4. Schedules may vary based on availability and program needs

School-Age Care Counselor Duties

• 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.

School-Age Care Counselor Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or other secondary education.
• MMR vaccination record, tuberculosis (TB) testing, MERIT Portable Background Check, and Washington State Food Worker Card are required after being hired as required by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). (ARC will assist you through these requirements and pay the fees associated with the TB testing.)

Benefits

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• ARC Paid Sick and Safe (sick time)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Transit Contribution Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO/ADA

ARC is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, caste, or gender identity.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and hiring process.