Childcare Program Supervisor Job at YMCA of Greater Seattle

YMCA of Greater Seattle Seattle, WA 98106

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As the Program Supervisor of our Year Round Youth Development Programs you will lead and develop our before and after school and day camp staff. This position will serve on an engaging and dynamic team, playing a key role in ensuring planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum are provided to the participants. You will oversee the planning and implementation of a safe and quality child care program providing day-to-day support and overall management of the program site. You will supervise and evaluate the staff and volunteers, including hiring and training, maintaining required staff/child ratios and conducting regular staff meetings. You will be an important part of helping maintain professional relationships with families, facility/school personnel, and the community.

Hiring Range: $24.00-$26.00

Position Type/Location

This is an in-person, Full-Time role primarily at Louisa Boren STEM K-8

Shifts are a combination of AM programming (7am to start of school) and afternoon programming (2pm to 6pm M-F, with early release days starting at 1pm).

Administrative hours are provided and AM shifts are variable due to program need. The position is based out of one location, but you will be asked to support and/or substitute at nearby sites when needed. Hours and shifts are determined by the school schedules, supervisors will be expected to work 35-40 hours in a combination of admin and in ratio hours.

Benefits

  • Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
  • Retirement with generous employer contributions
  • Free access to mental health resources
  • Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
  • Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

Minimum Qualifications

  • 21 years of age or older.
  • Three years or more of experience working with children, camps, childcare, tutoring or nannying.
  • One year or more of supervisory experience.
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Have completed 30 credits of 100-level or above college-level coursework.
  • Ability to model and demonstrate Y values; caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
  • Experience planning and implementing group activities.
  • MMR Vaccination Required for Licensed School Age Programs
  • Completion of minimum STARS required training**
  • Certification in CPR/First aid*
  • TB test by Mantoux method.*
  • Food worker card.
  • Cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide registry MERIT.*

*At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 30 days after employment.)**At hire, or during onboarding for position.

Preferred Education/Experience

  • Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
  • Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
  • 45 credits of 100-level or above college-level course work
  • Previous experience in school age care programs and summer day camps.

What you'll be doing

  • Ensures planning and implementation of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum. Is responsible for the quality and completion of all program plans, including lesson, behavior and event plans.
  • Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates child care site staff/volunteers. Is responsible for professional development planning. Conducts staff meetings and organizes trainings. Maintains required staff/child ratios.
  • Professionally communicates as needed confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians including newsletters, individual parent communication and parent/teacher conferences.
  • Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
  • Maintains professional relationships with families, facility/school personnel and the community. May plan and conduct events for parents.
  • Maintains required child/staff ratio. Provides direct supervision to a group of children.
  • Maintain required records according to YMCA and DEL standards, including attendance records, immunization records, registration information, accident reports, discipline records and fire evacuation records.
  • Recruits new enrollments and works in partnership with the school to be an onsite partner with school staff and administration.
  • Ensures that site supplies are maintained and purchased as necessary.
  • May assist with developing and monitoring department budgets and responsible for managing the site budget.
  • Ensures developmentally appropriate classrooms including appearance, décor and cleanliness of site.
  • May supervise a group of children to ensure their health and safety and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
  • Purchase, prepare and serve snacks.
  • Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

As the Program Supervisor of our Year Round Youth Development Programs you will lead and develop our before and after school and day camp staff. You will oversee the planning and implementation of a safe and quality child care program providing day-to-day support and overall management of the program site. You will supervise and evaluate the staff and volunteers, including hiring and training, maintaining required staff/child ratios and conducting regular staff meetings. You will be an important part of helping maintain professional relationships with families, facility/school personnel, and the community.

Our Mission

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body. YMCA of Greater Seattle's Core Values

  • Respect
  • Responsibility
  • Honesty
  • Caring
  • Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

JOB ID: 2023-14400

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Seattle, WA 98106: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Shifts include 6:45am to start of school day and end of school day to 6pm. Full days (7:00am to 6pm) are required on non-school days. Are you able to work mornings and afternoons? Supervisors are allotted admin hours to create a full-time schedule.
  • Have you completed 30 credits of 100-level or above college-level coursework?
  • This position has an age requirement of 21 years of age or older. Do you meet the age requirements for this job?
  • You will be leading a small team of part and full time staff at your own site. Please tell us about your supervisory experience:
  • Please tell us about your experience working with children, including volunteer and informal work.

Experience:

  • Supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)
  • working with youth: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location




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