Associated Recreation Council

If you have school-age childcare experience and would enjoy leading a small team, then Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has a role for you as a School-age Childcare Lead Counselor at Northgate Community Center.. 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, School-age Childcare Lead Counselors will lead groups of children through fun, creative, safe, and welcoming activities for children to learn, play and grow during our after-school program.. Monday - Friday; hours between 2:00pm - 6:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 1:00pm - 6:00pm on Wednesday. Experience developing and leading programs and activities such as: arts and crafts, organized games, cultural activities, drama, music, story hour, sports, and other special projects and events

lead counselor

Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: Northgate Community Center - Seattle, WA
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.45 Hourly
Job Category: Education
If you have school-age childcare experience and would enjoy leading a small team, then Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has a role for you as a School-age Childcare Lead Counselor at Northgate Community Center. This is a year-round, part-time position.
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, School-age Childcare Lead Counselors will lead groups of children through fun, creative, safe, and welcoming activities for children to learn, play and grow during our after-school program.
<h3>Schedule</h3>
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Part-time, non-exempt, up to 23 hr/week position during the school-year; may work summers as well
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Monday - Friday; hours between 2:00pm - 6:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 1:00pm - 6:00pm on Wednesday
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School-age Childcare Lead Counselor Responsibilities:
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<li>Leads daily curriculum activities with a classroom of children ages 5-12 years old</li>
<li>Models appropriate behavior and provides opportunities for social and emotional growth</li>
<li>Ensures a ratio of 1:10 (staff to children) is maintained as much as possible to ensure that children are safe and accounted for</li>
<li>Mentors and leads School-age Childcare Counselors and to the Associated Recreation Council School-age Director</li>
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School-age Childcare Lead Counselor Qualifications:
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<li>Must be 18 years of age or older</li>
<li>Must have High School Diploma, GED, college transcripts or other secondary education</li>
<li>Must have 1-2 years of experience working with youth in a recreation setting or childcare setting</li>
<li>Experience with working with 5-12 year olds in a group setting (1:10 ratio)</li>
<li>Experience developing and leading programs and activities such as: arts and crafts, organized games, cultural activities, drama, music, story hour, sports, and other special projects and events</li>
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Location: Northgate Community Center - Seattle, WA 98199
Starting Pay: $23.00/hr (Non-exempt) (Depending on experience)
Full Salary Range: $23.00-26.45 (Over time, the employee in this role may earn up to $26.45/hr with additional years of service.)
<h3>Benefits</h3>
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<li>12 Paid Holidays</li>
<li>401K if eligible</li>
<li>Pre-tax Employee/Employer Contribution Transit Plan</li>
<li>ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
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The new hire signing bonus will be paid out in three (3) installments.
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<li>$200 after the successful completion of new hire paperwork</li>
<li>$200 after the successful completion of 90 days of employment</li>
<li>$200 after the successful completion of 120 days of employment</li>
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We are actively prescreening and interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.

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