$600 HIRING BONUS!

Associated Recreation Council is hiring a School-age Childcare Director at Lafayette Elementary School. The School-Age Childcare (SAC) Director is responsible for overseeing, developing, and implementing all program offerings. The director is responsible for creating and supporting a fun, safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for staff and participants. The director establishes and strengthens positive relationships and is the main point of contact for Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) staff, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) staff, parents, and participants. As an ARC employee, the SAC director takes pride in what they do for our neighborhoods and communities and are committed to staying true to ARC’s mission, vision, and values.

PAY RATE: $26.87/hr, full-time benefited position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

LEADERSHIP

• Mentor, train, and coach staff in the development and implementation of program
• Collaborate with other directors within the organization to share resources and ideas
• Manage program operations by communicating effectively with staff and holding them accountable to job-related responsibilities
• Use critical thinking to problem-solve, trouble shoot and plan to minimize risk
• Demonstrate and model desirable leadership qualities to reporting staff
• Develop and oversee the implementation of high quality program offerings
• Engage staff and participants in utilizing their voice to influence program offerings
• Oversee and/or lead opening and closing procedures daily
• Address behavior via positive reinforcement
• Models appropriate behavior and provides opportunities for social and emotional growth
• Collaborate with SAC team members to ensure the success of participants
• Communicate with SAC team members, families, community center staff, and Seattle Public Schools (SPS) staff

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Create program and snack plans
• Conduct regular assessments, observations, and audits of programs, participants, and staff paperwork to be in compliance with Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) licensing and School-Age Program Quality Assessment (SAPQA) requirements
• Frequently review and maintain staff and child files per DCYF requirements
• Create staff schedules
• Complete budget planning with area operations supervisor
• Plan and lead staff trainings and meetings
• Attend all required meetings and trainings
• Conduct regular one-on-ones with assistant directors, leads, and counselors
• Communicate and collaborate often and effectively with our partners (SPR, SPS, licensors, all ARC departments and other organizations)
• Conduct interviews
• Partner with HR recruiting team to meet staffing needs
• Responsible for maintaining workplace expectations and documentation (staff recognition, performance improvement needs/concerns)

SAFETY

• Draft and finalize safety procedures
• Schedule regular safety drills and disseminate corresponding responsibilities to reporting staff
• Lead day-to-day program implementation
• Initiate the Incident Response Plan
• Utilize proper and timely reporting procedures, including CPS reporting, licensor and/or Public Health notification, and area operations supervisor notification

CARE & CUSTODY

• Cultivate a safe and welcoming environment for all families, participants and staff
• Conduct regular head counts and roll calls
• Ensure environments are well-maintained, developmentally appropriate and supports the needs of the program and its participants
• Provide positive transitions that maintain ratios/head counts to minimize the risk of unwanted behaviors
• Supports other organization sites and programs as needed

BENEFITS

100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 12 paid holidays, 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with matching, Pre-tax Employee/Employer Contribution Transit Plan, $50 toward repayment of Student Loans, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST).

Please provide a resume, cover letter and college transcripts and to determine if you qualify for the position. Please see the above requirements.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, including Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) program.
• Knowledge of community services and resources.
• Skill in providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; plan and support the development of individual skills and abilities.
• Skill in understanding diversity within and across cultures and provide an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment where all children, youth and families can take pride in their cultural identifies, beliefs, and practices. Understand and value differences.

• Skill in establishing an environment that provides learning experiences that meet each participant’s needs, capabilities and interests.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with families, schools and Seattle Parks and Recreation to meet the needs of participants.
• Knowledge in maintaining an environment that supports the physical safety and emotional development of participants.
• Ability to serve children and families in a professional manner and participate in the community as a representative of the child/youth development field.
• Ability to actively participate as a member of a team that moves the team toward the completion of goals.

EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE

• Has 45 college credits in 100-level or above college coursework as approved and verified in DCYF MERIT system and as specified in the Washington state guidelines 110-301-0100.

• Minimum of two years of experience working with school-age children.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience.
• Documentation of current First-Aid/CPR certification, HIV/AIDS, blood-borne pathogens education and training, a valid Washington State Food Handlers permit, MMR vaccination record, have cleared a TB test; 30 hours STARS training or documentation of exemption is highly preferred
• Successful completion of a WA State and Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) Portable Background Check (PBC) certificate.
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid Washington State Driver’s license or Washington State ID Required

SUPERVISION

Supervises all program staff. This includes identifying staffing needs, hiring, developing and coaching staff to ensure work is delivered effectively.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a community center environment or may be at various sites. This role may routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, scanners and photocopiers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

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  May sit or stand for longer than 2 hours at a time;
• May be required to perform extensive work at a computer and/or laptop;
• May be required to work in outside weather conditions on a daily basis;
• May have to lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds;
• May have to assist or redirect a participant when required to intervene in safety issues.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time, Monday-Friday, with occasional weekends, year-round position.

TRAVEL

Travel to designated sites as needed.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Covid-19 Vaccination Required

WORK AUTHORIZATION | SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

Eligibility to work within the United States and background check required.

EEO/ADA

ARC is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, caste, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.