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After School Counselor

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$24.50 - $26/hr

Our licensed School-Age Child Care (SACC) program in Redwood City serves students from transitional ... About the Role The After School Counselor provides supervision, guidance, and support to children ...

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Child Care Attendant

Skaneateles, NY

The SACC counselor will supervises play, ensures children's safety, and promotes positive social interactions in accordance with program and facility guidelines. Key Responsibilities: Supervision ...

Salina Family YMCA Inc

YMCA Summer Camp

Salina, KS

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

Camp Counselor SUPERVISOR: SACC Director DEPARTMENT: School Age Child Care (SACC) FLSA STATUS: Part-Time, Hourly POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the SACC Director, the Camp Counselor is ...

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As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for sacc counselor in the United States is $25.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To excel as a SACC (School-Age Child Care) Counselor, you typically need experience or education in child development, early childhood education, or a related field, along with any required local certifications. Familiarity with behavior management systems, activity planning software, and first aid/CPR certification is often necessary. Strong communication, patience, creativity, and conflict resolution skills help counselors engage children and effectively handle challenging situations. These abilities are crucial for fostering a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment that supports children's growth and well-being.

What are the typical challenges faced by SACC Counselors when supporting children in after-school programs?

SACC Counselors often encounter challenges such as managing diverse behavioral needs, maintaining engagement in activities, and ensuring a safe environment for all children. Balancing group dynamics while providing individualized attention can be demanding, especially during high-energy periods or transitions between activities. However, SACC Counselors receive training and support from their teams, and regular communication with parents and staff helps address issues proactively, making the role rewarding for those passionate about child development.

What is a SACC Counselor?

A SACC Counselor, or School-Age Child Care Counselor, is a professional who supervises and supports children in before and after school programs. Their responsibilities include planning activities, ensuring a safe environment, helping with homework, and fostering positive social interactions among children. SACC Counselors work closely with parents and school staff to support children's development and well-being outside regular school hours.
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School Age Child Care Counselor

Montclair YMCA

Montclair, NJ • On-site

$16.13 - $17/hr

Part-time

PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

To proceed with your application for this position, please complete the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment linked below. Ensure you finish the assessment for your application to be reviewed.

Behavioral Assessment Link


POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the SACC Program Director, the SACC Counselor is responsible for assisting the SACC Site Director along with all other staff to enhance the extended care program. The SACC Counselor will assist in all extended care activities and special events, as well as ensuring the health and safety of all children at all times.


OUR CULTURE:

At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each and every day. We strive to be the preferred partner collaborating with others, identifying and meeting our community needs.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist is planning, preparation and implementation of all activities for extended care.
  • Assist the site staff with distribution and clean-up of daily snacks.
  • Work with children in small groups with age-appropriate activities such as crafts, games, clubs and science.
  • Maintain a clean, neat and organized environment.
  • Promote and supervise the health, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of each child.
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with members, volunteers, staff, and participants.
  • Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
  • Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations and follow mandated abuse reporting procedures.
  • Ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked, will routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker rooms and restrooms) etc.
  • Creating and maintaining a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for all program participants.
  • Foster appropriate communication with parents.
  • Maintain all applicable state regulations.
  • Assist in maintenance of required log and record books.
  • Work with all other staff members in a cooperative effort-TEAMWORK.
  • Attend all staff meetings.


LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

  • Emotional Maturity
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Decision Making


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • HS Degree/GED (or working towards) and a minimum of one year experience working with children under age 13.
  • Excellent human relation skills, communication skills.
  • Must have good organizational skills.
  • Clearance from a criminal background check.
  • Demonstrate a positive, constructive attitude.
  • Demonstrate verbally and by role modeling a sound knowledge of good teaching practices and a of child growth and development.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of the YMCA and its capacity of youth development. The ability to articulate and model YMCA’s four core values of Caring, Honest, Responsibility is essential.
  • Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification OR get certified within 90 days of employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. He/she must be able to lift up to 50lbs. The work is performed indoors and outdoors, with occasional travel to the various sites of the YMCA of Montclair.


COMPANY BENEFITS:

  • Free YMCA Membership: Enjoy access to our YMCA facilities at no cost.
  • 25% Discount on various YMCA Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates.
  • Employee Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on various products and services.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligibility after 90 days of employment.

HOURLY PAY RATE: $16.13- $17.00


WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-6:00pm