School-Age Care Counselor - Wedgwood Elementary

ASSOCIATED RECREATION COUNCIL•Seattle, WA

9d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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 Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). (ARC will assist you through these requirements and pay the fees associated with the TB testing.)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with school-age children ages 5-12
Enjoy creating engaging experiences that support their learning, development, and well-being

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.