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How much do part time counselor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time counselor in Seattle, WA is $26.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.16 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a part-time counselor typically coordinate with full-time staff and other team members to support clients effectively?

As a part-time counselor, collaboration with full-time staff and other professionals is essential to maintain continuity of care for clients. This often involves attending regular team meetings, sharing progress notes through secure digital systems, and participating in case consultations. While schedules may differ, part-time counselors usually coordinate closely with supervisors and case managers to ensure everyone is updated on client needs and treatment plans. Open communication and flexibility are key to successfully integrating into the broader counseling team and providing consistent support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Part Time Counselor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Counselor, you generally need a degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field, along with relevant licensure or certification depending on your location. Familiarity with counseling software, electronic record-keeping systems, and assessment tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and empathy help counselors build trust and effectively support clients. These competencies ensure that counselors can provide ethical, effective guidance and emotional support, even within limited part-time hours.

What are part time counselors?

Part time counselors are professionals who provide counseling services on a flexible or reduced-hour basis, rather than working full time. They may work in schools, clinics, community organizations, or private practices, helping clients with issues such as mental health, career guidance, or personal development. Part time counselors often balance their schedules to accommodate other commitments or offer services during evenings and weekends. Their responsibilities and qualifications are generally similar to those of full-time counselors, though their caseloads may be smaller. This role is ideal for those seeking flexibility in their work-life balance while still making a positive impact.
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Infographic showing various Part Time Counselor job openings in Seattle, WA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 20% Full Time, 72% Part Time, and 8% Temporary. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $55,549 per year, or $26.7 per hour.
School-Age-Care Counselor

School-Age-Care Counselor

ASSOCIATED RECREATION COUNCIL

Seattle, WA • On-site

$22 - $25.30/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

School-age Childcare Counselor (Lafayette Elementary School)

If you have school-age childcare programming experience and enjoy teaching young minds, Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has a role for you as a School-age Childcare Counselor at Lafayette Elementary School. This is a year-round, part-time position starting ASAP.

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 Counselor will share their talents with the community and teach children ages 5-12 years old during the after-school program.

Our programs provide a fun, creative, safe, and welcoming environment for children to learn, play, and grow.

Schedule:

  • Part-time, non-exempt, up to 23 hr/week position during the school-year; may work summers as well

  • Monday - Friday; hours between 2:00pm - 6:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 1:00pm - 6:00pm on Wednesdays

  • Due to your schedule, you can work some or all of these days; please let us know

School-age Care Childcare Counselor duties:

  • Leads daily curriculum activities with a classroom of children ages 5-12 years old
  • Models appropriate behavior and provides opportunities for social and emotional growth
  • Ensures a ratio of 1:10 (staff to children) is maintained as much as possible to ensure that children are safe and accounted for
  • Mentors and leads School-age Childcare Counselors and to the Associated Recreation Council School-age Director

School-age Care Childcare Counselor qualification:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must have High School Diploma, GED, college transcripts or other secondary education
  • At least one year of experience working with children between the ages of 5-12 years old in a recreation or childcare setting is highly preferred
  • One year experience supporting and following curriculum activities with a large group of children is highly preferred
  • DCYF requirements to be completed after hire to include providing MMR vaccination record, TB skin test, MERIT portable background check and WA state food worker's card etc.

Location: Lafayette Elementary School

Pay Rate: 

  • Starting pay: $22.00/hr

  • Full Pay Range: $22.00-25.30/hr (Over time, the employee in this role may earn up to $25.30/hr with additional years of service)


Benefits:

  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • 401K if eligible
  • Pre-tax Employee/Employer Contribution Transit Plan
  • ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
  • Employee Assistance Program

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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