School-Age-Care Counselor (Thornton Creek Elementary)

Associated Recreation Council; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,853; 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 is hiring a School-age Childcare Counselor for the Ravenna‑Eckstein Community Center in Seattle. The role involves leading daily activities for children aged 5-12 and mentoring fellow counselors.

The position is part-time, offering $22.00 to $25.30 per hour based on experience. The candidate must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Benefits include paid holidays and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience in a recreation or childcare setting.
• DCYF requirements to be completed after hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily curriculum activities with children.
• Maintain a staff-to-children ratio when possible.
• Mentor other School-age Counselors.

Skills

Experience working with children aged 5-12

Ability to lead curriculum activities

Modeling appropriate behavior

Mentoring skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

School-age Childcare Counselor – Ravenna‑Eckstein Community Center (Thornton Creek Elementary)

Position Level: Entry | Location: Seattle, WA | Position Type: Part Time | Salary: $22.00–$25.30 per hour.

Schedule

• Part–time, up to 25 hrs/week during the school year; may work summers.
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 2:30‑6:00pm; Wednesday: 1:00‑6:00pm. Work some or all days as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily curriculum activities with children ages 5‑12 years.
• Model appropriate behavior and foster social and emotional growth.
• Maintain a staff‑to‑children ratio of 1:10 when possible.
• Mentor and lead other School‑age Childcare Counselors and report to the ARC School‑age Director.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma, GED, college transcripts, or other secondary education.
• At least one year of experience working with children aged 5‑12 in a recreation or childcare setting.
• Experience supporting and following curriculum activities with a large group of children.
• DCYF requirements to be completed after hire: MMR vaccination record, TB skin test, MERIT portable background check, WA state food worker's card.

Location

Thornton Creek Elementary – 7712 40th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115.

Pay

• Starting pay: $22.00 per hour.
• Full range: $22.00–$25.30 per hour; overtime up to $25.30 with additional years of service.

Benefits

• 12 Paid Company Holidays.
• ARC Paid Sick and Safe.
• 401(k) Retirement plan (if eligible).
• Transit Contribution Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.

We are actively prescreening and interviewing for this role. If this role is a good fit for you, please apply now.