School-Age Care Lead Counselor - West Seattle

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Genesee Hill Elementary School - Seattle, WA 98116Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $26.45 HourlyWork Locations: West Seattle location(s) 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: $23.00/hr.

Full Pay Range: $23.00-26.45/hr. (the employee in this position could earn up to $26.45/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 Lead Counselor. Our West 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.

West Seattle Location(s)

Genesee Hill Elementary School

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 Lead 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.
Directly supports the School-Age Care Director in more advanced daily operations with greater responsibilities.

School-Age Care Counselor Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have a high school diploma or other secondary education.
Must have a year of prior experience in school-age childcare. Strong preference for experience in a licensed program.
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

We are actively interviewing candidates for this role. Please apply now if it seems like a good fit for you and you want to learn more.