Program Supervisor, School-Age-West Seattle (Arbor Heights Elementary)

Pay

Grade 14. Hiring range: $24.00‑29.40 per hour (DOE). Must be 21 years or older to apply.

Schedule

Full‑time onsite position at Arbor Heights Elementary. Monday – Friday, 6:45 am (start of school) to end of school – 6:00 pm. Administrative hours are provided; AM shifts may vary due to program need. Expected 35‑40 hours per week in a combination of admin and in‑ratio hours.

Benefits

• YMCA of Greater Seattle membership 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 childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs (25 % for part‑time staff, 50 % for full‑time staff)

Responsibilities

• Ensure planning and implementation of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum.
• Develop, complete, and maintain all program plans, including lesson, behavior, and event plans.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate child‑care site staff and volunteers.
• Plan professional development and conduct staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain required staff‑to‑child ratios and provide direct supervision to groups of children.
• Communicate confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians through newsletters, individual communication, and parent/teacher conferences.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including medical, disciplinary, child‑abuse prevention, and emergency protocols.
• Maintain professional relationships with families, facility/school personnel, and the community; may plan and conduct events for parents.
• Maintain required records (attendance, immunization, registration, accident, discipline, fire evacuation) per YMCA and DEL standards.
• Recruit new enrollments and partner with the school as an onsite collaborator.
• Ensure site supplies are stocked and purchased as necessary.
• Assist with department budget development, monitoring, and site‑budget management.
• Maintain developmentally appropriate classroom appearance, décor, and cleanliness.
• Purchase, prepare, and serve snacks.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience working with children, camps, childcare, tutoring, or nannying.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completed 30 credits of 100‑level or above college coursework (45 credits preferred).
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to model Y values: caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities.
• Pre‑employment TB test and MMR vaccination required (options available at no cost).
• Preferred: knowledge and experience with diverse populations; ability to speak a language other than English.
• Preferred: prior experience in school‑age care programs and summer day camps.

Skills

• Collaboration and adaptability.
• High ownership, strong work ethic, and problem‑solving ability.
• Service‑oriented mindset and team‑spirit.
• Commitment to building a stronger community.