After School Counselor

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.