After School Counselor

After School Counselor

Peninsula Covenant Church (PCC) is a multi-ministry organization serving children, youth, adults, and families throughout the Peninsula. With more than 180 employees, PCC offers structured onboarding, professional mentorship, and internal career development pathways across early childhood, youth, and educational programming. Our licensed School-Age Child Care (SACC) program in Redwood City serves students from transitional kindergarten (TK) through middle school and provides a structured, safe, and engaging environment during after-school hours and summer programming. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children, thrive in active settings, and want hands-on experience in youth development.

About the Role

The After School Counselor provides supervision, guidance, and support to children in the SACC program. Responsibilities include leading enrichment activities, maintaining safe and organized environments, assisting with transportation as needed, and supporting daily program operations. Teachers serve as positive role models and help create a structured, engaging, and well-managed program experience. This role reports directly to the School-Age Child Care Director and works collaboratively with other teachers and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead developmentally appropriate group and individual enrichment activities
• Support children's social and emotional growth
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized program environment
• Supervise children indoors and outdoors
• Communicate professionally with families and staff
• Drive to pick up students from local schools, required
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants
• Support School-Age Child Care admin team in implementing faith-based activities in the classroom
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Skills and Core Competencies

• Enjoys working with children and building positive group culture
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment
• Dependable, respectful, and professional
• Willingness to support PCC's mission and values
• Willingness to learn and engage with the School-Age Child Care program in our Church setting

Education and Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children
• CPR, First Aid, and Mandated Reporter certifications
• Ability to pass background checks, TB testing, and immunization requirements
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record and willingness to drive SACC vehicles

Strongly Preferred:

• Coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE), psychology, sociology, or related fields
• Completion of 6+ ECE units

Physical Requirements

• Ability to actively supervise children indoors and outdoors
• Frequent walking, standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 15–20 pounds frequently
• Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor environments

Work Location

• On-site in Redwood City, CA

Pay & Schedule

• $24.50–$26.00 per hour, based on experience
• School-Year (Seasonal): Monday–Friday, approx. 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, occasional early shifts (e.g., Thursday Minimum Days starting at 12:00 PM and Super Minimum Days starting at 11:00 AM)
• Potential extension for Summer Program (Seasonal): Monday–Friday, approx. 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

This is a part-time, seasonal position aligned with the academic calendar, with potential opportunities for extension into the summer program and consideration for rehire the following school year, based on program needs, performance, and Director approval. Compensation: $24.50 - $26.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our mission is to provide campers with an environment of physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional growth and safety as well as an opportunity to feel significant as unique individuals.