Program Substitute (FT)

ASSOCIATED RECREATION COUNCIL•Seattle, WA

91d•$23 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, provides licensed childcare and recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. The Childcare Program Substitute provides staffing support across multiple ARC licensed school-age and preschool program sites, delivering quality childcare for children ages 3–12 in accordance with the organization’s philosophies and procedures and Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Family Services (DCYF) policies. The role is based at ARC Headquarters in Seattle and works at various Seattle community centers. It reports to the Area Operations Supervisor. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and pays $23.00 per hour to start, with a stated full pay range of $23.00–$26.45 per hour as service increases.

Requirements

For Seattle Preschool Programs (SPP): a bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related degree field, verified as approved in MERIT; or a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college, verified as approved in MERIT, plus at least 30 approved ECE quarter credits verified through MERIT. Up to 10 of these credits may be ECE–School Age hybrid credits.

Nice To Haves

School-age childcare programming experience.

Responsibilities

Lead classroom operations and ensure a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children ages 3–5 in preschool classrooms or ages 6–12 in school-age classrooms.
Keep notes and observations on individual children when needed.
Maintain a staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 to ensure children’s safety, supervision, and well-being.
Promote an environment where individuals take pride in their cultural identities, beliefs, and practices and value those of their peers.

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
100% employer-paid basic life insurance premiums.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account.
Employer student loan contribution.
ARC Sick & Safe (sick time).
Paid time off (vacation).
12 paid company holidays.
One paid floating holiday per year.
Transit Contribution Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) retirement plan.
Voluntary/supplemental benefits through payroll deduction: Accident, Cancer Assist, Critical Illness, and Supplemental Life.
Flexible hybrid work schedule.