School-Age-Care Counselor
About The Position
If you have school-age childcare experience and enjoy teaching young minds, Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has a role for you as a Licensed Childcare Center School-age Childcare Counselor in West Seattle at Schmitz Park Elementary School. This is a year-round, part-time position starting immediately. 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, Licensed Childcare Center School-age Childcare Counselors will share their talents with the community and teach children ages 5-12 years old during the after-school program. Our programs provide a fun, creative, safe, and welcoming environment for children to learn, play, and grow. Schedule: Part-time, non-exempt, up to 25 hr/week position during the school-year; may work summers as well School year hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 2:30pm - 6:00pm; Wednesday 1:00pm - 6:00pm Summer hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have High School Diploma, GED, college transcripts or other secondary education
- DCYF requirements to be completed after hire to include providing MMR vaccination record, TB skin test, MERIT portable background check and WA state food worker's card etc.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience working with children between the ages of 5-12 years old in a recreation or childcare setting is highly preferred
- One year experience supporting and following curriculum activities with a large group of children is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists the lead teacher with leading daily curriculum activities with a classroom of children ages 5-12 years old
- Models appropriate behavior and provides opportunities for social and emotional growth
- Ensures a ratio of 1:10 (staff to children) is maintained as much as possible to ensure that children are safe and accounted for
- Reports to the Associated Recreation Council School-age Director
Benefits
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 401K if eligible
- Pre-tax Employee/Employer Contribution Transit Plan
- ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
