School Age Childcare Counselor | Lead Counselor - North Seattle

ASSOCIATED RECREATION COUNCIL•Seattle, WA

21d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, is hiring School Age Childcare Counselors and Lead Counselors for their North Seattle locations. These roles involve guiding and supporting children ages 5-12 by providing active supervision, implementing developmentally appropriate activities, and creating 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
Lead Counselor applicants must have a year of prior experience in school-age childcare
MMR vaccination record, Tuberculosis testing, MERIT portable background check, and WA state food worker's card are required after being hired as required by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).

Nice To Haves

Experience working with school-age children ages 5-12
Strong preference for experience in a licensed program

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 Childcare staff and receives guidance, coaching, and direction from the ARC School-Age Program Director
Lead Counselor directly supports the School-age Program Director in more advanced daily operations with greater responsibilities