Program Supervisor, School-Age-Highline School District (Hazel Valley Elementary)

We have a strong commitment to equity. The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Hiring range: $24.00-29.40/hr DOE. 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 our before and after school staff during the school year and day camp staff in the summer. 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 staff and volunteers, including hiring and training, maintaining required staff/child ratios, and conducting regular staff meetings. You will help maintain professional relationships with families, facility/school personnel, and the community.

This is a full-time onsite position based at Hazel Valley Elementary, with occasional support or substitution at nearby sites. Supervisors will start on 8/17. Hours are Monday - Friday, 6:45 AM - start of school and end of school - 6:00 PM, with administrative hours provided. Shifts are variable due to program needs and determined by school schedules. Supervisors are expected to work 35-40 hours per week in a combination of admin and in-ratio hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure planning and implementation of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum.
• Be responsible for 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, including professional development planning.
• Conduct staff meetings and organize trainings.
• Maintain required staff/child ratios.
• Communicate professionally and confidentially with parents/guardians, including newsletters, individual parent communication, and parent/teacher conferences.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain professional relationships with families, facility/school personnel, and the community; may plan and conduct events for parents.
• Maintain required child/staff ratio and provide direct supervision to a group of children.
• Maintain required records according to YMCA and DEL standards, including attendance, immunization, registration, accident reports, discipline records, and fire evacuation records.
• Recruit new enrollments and partner with schools to be an onsite collaborator with school staff and administration.
• Ensure site supplies are maintained and purchased as necessary.
• May assist with developing and monitoring department budgets and manage the site budget.
• Ensure developmentally appropriate classrooms, including appearance, décor, and cleanliness of the site.
• May supervise a group of children to ensure their health, safety, and a positive experience for each child.
• Purchase, prepare, and serve snacks.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• 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.
• Completed 30 credits of 100-level or above college-level 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-level coursework.
• Previous experience in school-age care programs and summer day camps.

Skills

• Thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Highly adaptable with strong ownership and work ethic.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet.
• Enjoy being of service to people.
• Work well as part of a team that cares about one another.
• Desire to contribute to building a better, stronger community for all.

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, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs (25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff).