School-Age Child Care Counselor - School Year Positions (Seattle, WA)

School-Age Child Care Counselor - School Year Positions

Associated Recreation Council the non-profit partner with Seattle Parks & Recreation is currently looking for individuals who wish to actively support their communities while having fun and help provide a great experience for children ages 5-12. Our school-age care programs provide a fun creative safe and welcoming environment for children to learn play and grow. We are hiring for School-Age Child Care Counselor positions at various Community Centers across the Seattle area for the Before School and After School programs. Specific site openings will be posted in the coming weeks. Available locations for school year programs include (additions availability subject to change) Northwest Seattle Ballard Bitter Lake and Magnolia Community Centers Northeast Seattle Northgate Community Center John Rogers Elementary School Thornton Creek Elementary School and Wedgwood Elementary School Central Seattle McGilvra Elementary School Miller (Lowell and or Stevens Elementary Schools) Queen Anne Community Center Southwest Seattle Alki Delridge Hiawatha High Point and South Park Community Centers and Schmitz Park Elementary School Southeast Seattle Jefferson Rainier Rainier Beach and Van Asselt Community Centers Please indicate your preference of location(s) in your application cover letter School Year Schedule Early September 2015 through mid-June 2016 Monday Friday up to 25 hours per week split shift Available shifts are typically 7 00-9 00am and or 3 00-6 00pm times subject to change based on location and program needs Our Counselors Organize and lead programs and activities such as arts and crafts organized games cultural activities drama music story hour sports field trips and other special projects and events Work with other staff to ensure the care and safety of participants at all times Must be willing to complete training for certification in First Aid CPR Food Handlers Permit HIV AIDS blood-borne pathogens education Requirements Eighteen years of age or older High School diploma GED or transcripts of secondary education At least one year experience working with 5-12 year olds Experience with large groups of children is preferred Ability to commit to school year is strongly preferred Clear Tuberculosis results within the past year Current First Aid CPR and Food Handlers permit a plus Must pass criminal background check Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the US and valid government issued ID Must sign up for direct deposit with either checking or savings account or Payroll Paycard There are several School-Age Child Care Counselor positions open throughout Seattle. Please visit our website to apply for this and other employment opportunities www.arcseattle.org Our substitute pool helps employees gain experience working in our programs and provide the foundation for becoming permanent placed employees. When permanent positions open we first look to our substitute pool for qualified candidates. To apply please visit our website at s www.arcseattle.org employment ARC is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.