Program Supervisor, School-Age-Edmonds School District

Grade 14. Hiring range: $24.00–$29.40/hr, depending on experience. Must be 21 years or older to apply.

About the role

As the Program Supervisor of our Year-Round Youth Development Programs, you will lead and develop before- and after-school staff during the school year and day-camp staff in the summer. You will serve on an engaging, dynamic team, ensuring planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum for participants. You will oversee a safe, high-quality child-care program, providing day-to-day support and overall site management. Supervisors start August 17 at one of the following locations: Westgate Elementary, Chase Lake Elementary, Sherwood Elementary, or College Place Elementary.

Schedule

Full-time, onsite. Monday–Friday, 6:45 a.m.–start of school and end of school–6:00 p.m. Administrative hours are provided; AM shifts vary based on program need. Supervisors work 35–40 hours per week in a combination of administrative and in-ratio hours. You will be based at one location but may be asked to support or substitute at nearby sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure planning and implementation of culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum.
• Oversee the quality and completion of all program plans, including lesson, behavior, and event plans.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate child-care site staff and volunteers; conduct professional-development planning.
• Lead staff meetings and organize trainings.
• Maintain required staff/child ratios.
• Communicate professionally and confidentially with parents/guardians through newsletters, individual conversations, and parent/teacher conferences.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures for medical and disciplinary situations, child-abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain professional relationships with families, school personnel, and the community; may plan and conduct parent events.
• Maintain required child/staff ratio and provide direct supervision to a group of children.
• Keep required records according to YMCA and Department of Early Learning (DEL) standards: attendance, immunization, registration, accident reports, discipline records, and fire-evacuation records.
• Recruit new enrollments and partner with school staff and administration.
• Manage site supplies, ensuring classrooms are developmentally appropriate in appearance, décor, and cleanliness.
• May supervise a group of children to ensure their health, safety, and positive experience.
• Purchase, prepare, and serve snacks.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Assist with developing and monitoring department budgets and manage the site budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three or more years of experience working with children in camps, childcare, tutoring, or nannying.
• One or more years of supervisory experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of 30 credits of 100-level or above college coursework.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities.
• Pre-employment TB test and MMR vaccination required (provided at no cost).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
• 45 credits of 100-level or above college coursework.
• Previous experience in school-age care programs and summer day camps.

Skills

• Thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Highly adaptable with strong ownership and work ethic.
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to think on your feet.
• Enjoys being of service to people and working as part of a caring team.
• Committed to contributing to a stronger, more inclusive community.

Benefits

• YMCA of Greater Seattle membership for you and your household.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions.
• Free access to mental-health resources.
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor-leadership programs (25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff).

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger/handle/feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional lifting of office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.