School-Age Care Counselor (Seattle, WA)

Associated Recreation Council; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; 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) is hiring a School-Age Care Counselor to guide and support a classroom of children ages 5-12 by providing active supervision and developmentally appropriate activities in after-school programs across Seattle community centers.

Responsibilities include leading daily curriculum activities, modeling positive behavior, maintaining safe 1:10 ratios, and collaborating with ARC staff and the School-Age Care Director.

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 required after being hired as required by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (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.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Work Locations:

we're hiring for these roles in community centers all across Seattle! See below for a list of all locations we are hiring forPosition Type:

Position Type:

Part-time, non-exempt (hourly, eligible for overtime)Estimated Start Date:

Estimated Start Date:

As soon as possibleStarting pay:

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)

If you have experience working with school-age children ages 5-12 and enjoy creating engaging experiences that support their learning, development, and well-being,

Associated Recreation Council (ARC)

has a role for you as a

School-Age Care Counselor

. We're hiring for these roles in community centers in every Seattle region, please see below for the full list of locations with openings.

ARC, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering access to licensed childcare and a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. In this role, you will guide and support a classroom of children ages 5-12 by providing active supervision, implementing developmentally appropriate activities, and creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging after-school environment.

Our programs provide a fun, creative, safe, and welcoming environment for children to learn, play, and grow.

Locations (Seattle, WA):

Broadview-Thomson K-8 SchoolJohn Rogers Elementary SchoolNorthgate Community CenterMcGilvra Elementary SchoolWedgwood Elementary SchoolThornton Creek Elementary SchoolQueen Anne Community CenterGenesee Hill Elementary SchoolLafayette Elementary SchoolHigh Point Community CenterJohn Muir Elementary School

Schedule:

Monday-Friday during after-school hours, up to 23 hours per week during the school yearMay work summers as wellDue to your schedule, you can work some or all of these days; please let us knowSchedules 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 Cardare 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/ADAARC 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.

Company Description

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) serves the city of Seattle by offering a wide variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. As the non-profit partner of Seattle Parks and Recreation, ARC inspires engagement and participation in equitable, dynamic, culturally relevant, and responsive recreation, childcare, and lifelong learning programs for over 50 years.Company Description

Company Description

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) serves the city of Seattle by offering a wide variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. As the non-profit partner of Seattle Parks and Recreation, ARC inspires engagement and participation in equitable, dynamic, culturally relevant, and responsive recreation, childcare, and lifelong learning programs for over 50 years.