School-Age Care Counselor (Seattle, WA)

Job Description

Job Description

Work Locations: we're hiring for these roles in community centers all across Seattle! See below for a list of all locations we are hiring for

Position Type:  Part-time, non-exempt (hourly, eligible for overtime)

Estimated Start Date:  As soon as possible

Starting pay: $22.00/hr.

Full Pay Range : $22.00-25.30/hr. (the employee in this position could earn up to $25.30/hr. with additional years of employment)

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 . We're hiring for these roles in community centers in every Seattle region, please see below for the full list of locations with openings.

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.

Locations (Seattle, WA):

• Broadview-Thomson K-8 School
• John Rogers Elementary School
• Northgate Community Center
• McGilvra Elementary School
• Thornton Creek Elementary School
• Queen Anne Community Center
• Genesee Hill Elementary School
• Lafayette Elementary School
• High Point Community Center
• Van Asselt Community Center

Schedule:

• This is a year-round position
• • Monday-Friday, after-school hours, up to 23 hours per week during the school year
  • Up to full day schedules during summer camps
• We offer 2 to 5 day scheduled shifts based on your availability
• Schedules may vary based on availability and program needs

School-Age Care Counselor Duties:

• 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.

School-Age Care Counselor Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• ARC Paid Sick and Safe (sick time)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• For a full list of all benefits that ARC offers, please view them here: - content/uploads/2026/10/ARC -Benefits-Chart.pdf

We are actively interviewing candidates for this role. Please apply now if it seems like a good fit for you and you want to learn more.

EEO/ADA

ARC is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, caste, or gender identity.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) serves the city of Seattle by offering a wide variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. As the non-profit partner of Seattle Parks and Recreation, ARC inspires engagement and participation in equitable, dynamic, culturally relevant, and responsive recreation, childcare, and lifelong learning programs for over 50 years.

Company Description

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) serves the city of Seattle by offering a wide variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. As the non-profit partner of Seattle Parks and Recreation, ARC inspires engagement and participation in equitable, dynamic, culturally relevant, and responsive recreation, childcare, and lifelong learning programs for over 50 years.