Program Supervisor, School-Age-Northshore
About The Position
As the Program Supervisor of our Year Round Youth Development Programs you will lead and develop our before and after school 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 the 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. Job Site Options: 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 Locations are at school within the Northshore School District This is a Full-Time Onsite Position. Start Date 8/15/2025 Monday - Friday 6:45am - start of school Monday - Friday 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 will 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.
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.
- Have 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.
- We require pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccination. To make this process convenient for our new hires, we offer Concentra options at no cost to you.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer 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 course work
- Previous experience in school age care programs and summer day camps.
Responsibilities
- Ensures planning and implementation of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum. Is 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. Is responsible for professional development planning. Conducts staff meetings and organizes trainings. Maintains required staff/child ratios.
- Professionally communicates as needed 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.
- Maintain 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.
- Purchase, prepare and serve snacks.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
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
- Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
