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After School Counselor

PCC SACC

Redwood City, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$24.50–$26 Per Hour
SKILLS
Background Investigation, CPR Certification, Career Development, Childcare, Communication Skills, Driver's License, Early Childhood Education, First Aid, Healthcare Administration, High School Diploma, Journalism, Kindergarten, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mentoring, Onboarding, Operational Support, Operations, Organizational Skills, Project/Program Management, Psychology, Safety/Work Safety, Sociology, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Test Requirements, Vehicle Driving
LOCATION
Redwood City, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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.

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