Program Supervisor, School-Age-Northshore School District

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.

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 be an important part of helping maintain professional relationships with families, facility/school personnel, and the community.

BASE supervisors will start 8/17. Hiring for the following locations: Cottage Lake Elementary, East Ridge Elementary, Fernwood Elementary, Hollywood Hill Elementary, Kenmore Elementary, Kokanee Elementary, Maywood Hills Elementary, Sunrise Elementary, Wellington Elementary, Woodin Elementary, Woodmoor Elementary.

This is a full-time onsite position. Monday - Friday 6:45am - start of school and end of school - 6:00pm. Administrative hours are provided and AM shifts are variable due to program need. The position is based out of one location, but you may 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures planning and implementation of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum.
• 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; responsible for professional development planning.
• Conducts staff meetings and organizes trainings.
• Maintains required staff/child ratios.
• Professionally communicates 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.
• Maintains 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.
• Purchases, prepares, and serves snacks.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• 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.
• Requires 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 (Concentra options provided at no cost).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 coursework.
• Previous experience in school age care programs and summer day camps.

Skills

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
• Highly adaptable.
• Strong ownership and work ethic.
• Great problem solver who can think on your feet.
• Enjoy being of service to people.
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another and enjoys working together.
• Want to know that the work you do contributes 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).

Pay

Hiring range: $24.00 - $29.40/hr, dependent on experience.