School-Age Care Lead Counselor - Thornton Creek Elementary

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Thornton Creek Elementary School - Seattle, WA 98115, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.45 Hourly, Position Type: Part-time, non-exempt (hourly, eligible for overtime) Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible Starting pay: $23.00/hr. Full Pay Range: $23.00-26.45/hr. (the employee in this position could earn up to $26.45/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 Lead 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. Location: Thornton Creek Elementary School - 7712 40th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 * Primary location is Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center, but the program is delivered out of Thornton Creek Elementary School Schedule Monday-Friday during after-school hours, up to 23 hours per week during the school year May work summers as well Due to your schedule, you can work some or all of these days; please let us know Schedules may vary based on availability and program needs School-Age Care Lead 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. Directly supports the School-Age Care Director in more advanced daily operations with greater responsibilities. School-Age Care Lead Counselor Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have a high school diploma or other secondary education. Must have a year of prior experience in school-age childcare. Strong preference for experience in a licensed program. 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 Transit Contribution Plan Employee Assistance Program 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. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Associated Recreation Council