School-Age Care Counselor - Lafayette Elementary

ASSOCIATED RECREATION COUNCIL • Seattle, WA

1d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, is seeking a School-Age Care Counselor for Lafayette Elementary School. This role involves guiding and supporting children aged 5-12 by providing active supervision, implementing developmentally appropriate activities, and fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging after-school environment. ARC's programs aim to provide a fun, creative, safe, and welcoming space for children to learn, play, and grow.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or other secondary education.
• Experience working with school-age children ages 5-12.
• Ability to create engaging experiences that support children's learning, development, and well-being.
• Ability to provide active supervision.
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ability to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging after-school environment.

Nice To Haves

• MMR vaccination record
• Tuberculosis (TB) testing
• MERIT Portable Background Check
• Washington State Food Worker Card

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.

Benefits

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• ARC Paid Sick and Safe (sick time)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Transit Contribution Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED