School-Age Care Counselor - Southeast Seattle

Associated-Recreation-Council; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid 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 as a School-Age Care Counselor for after-school programs in Seattle community centers. The role involves guiding a classroom of children ages 5-12, delivering engaging activities, and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment.

Hours are part-time, up to 23 per week during the school year, with potential summer work. Requirements include a high school diploma, MMR, TB testing, a DCYF background check, and a Washington Food Worker Card.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass requirements including MMR, TB testing, and background check per DCYF.
• Washington Food Worker Card required after hiring; ARC pays related fees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a classroom of children ages 5-12 during after-school hours.
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities and maintain safety.
• Maintain staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 whenever possible.
• Collaborate with ARC School-Age Care Director and teammates.

Skills

Active supervision

Curriculum activities

Engagement strategies

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Jefferson Community Center - Seattle, WA 98108Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $22.00 - $25.30 HourlyWork Locations:Southeast Seattle locations are listed below, but we're hiring for these roles in community centers across Seattle

Position Type:Part-time, non-exempt (hourly, eligible for overtime)

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)

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. Our Southeast Seattle locations are listed below, but we're hiring for these roles in community centers in every Seattle region.

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.

Southeast Seattle Locations:

• Jefferson Community Center
• John Muir Elementary School
• Rainier Beach Community Center

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday during after-school hours, up to 23 hours per week during the school year
• May work summers as well
• Due to your schedule, you can work some or all of these days; please let us know
• 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