School-Age Care Counselor - Southeast Seattle

Associated Recreation Council; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Company Holidays

ARC Paid Sick and Safe

401(k) Retirement Plan

Transit Contribution Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Associated Recreation Council in Seattle seeks a part-time School-Age Care Counselor to support after-school programs for ages 5-12. You will supervise, implement activities, and foster a safe, inclusive environment at Jefferson Community Center and other Seattle sites.

Requires 18+, high school diploma, and DCYF-related checks; ARC will assist with TB testing and required clearances. Schedule is Mon-Fri, with up to 23 hours weekly, possible summer work.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• DCYF background checks and TB testing required after hire; ARC assists with these requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists and leads daily curriculum activities with children aged 5–12.
• Models appropriate behavior and supports social and emotional growth.
• Helps maintain staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 where possible to ensure safety and accountability.
• Collaborates with ARC School-Age Care staff and follows guidance from the School-Age Care Director.

Skills

Experience with school-age children

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