Before & After School Lead (Cedar Wood Elementary)

DeKalb Health; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family YMCA membership

Paid training & development

20% off programs

Sick pay

403b retirement savings

Job summary

The Y in Bothell is seeking a dedicated Before & After School Lead to run a licensed program for children, partnering with a Site Coordinator to ensure a safe, engaging environment. You’ll guide activities, supervise kids, and foster a sense of belonging.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience with children, a high school diploma, and DCYF prerequisites. This is a part-time, in-person role with varied shifts and opportunities for summer hours.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience working with children, preferred
• Meet educational and experience qualifications established by DCYF
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have completed twelve college credits in any one hundred-level or above college coursework within five years of employment
• Provide documentation of all certification and training requirements established by the DCYF, including position prerequisites, current negative TB test, fully vaccinated for MMR/other required vaccinations*, and portable background check
• Fluency in second language preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead licensed before and after-school program, working directly with children and supporting site operations
• Partner with the Site Coordinator to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive program
• Supervise all children and activities while being a positive role model
• Ensure children’s safety and well-being and support family communication
• Assist with daily program setup, organization, and site operations
• Attend family events, program activities, and staff meetings as directed
• Follow YMCA policies including safety, medical, and disciplinary guidelines

Skills

Child engagement

Team collaboration

Dependable

Flexible

Positive attitude

Bilingual preference

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

12 college credits

DCYF prerequisites

Job description

• Location 3414 168th St SE,Bothell, WA, 98012,United States
• Base Pay $20.88 - $24.01 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt Part Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Location: Cedar Wood Elementary, 3414 168th St SE, Bothell, WA 98012

Availability: Monday-Friday; Must be available for shiftsbetween 6:15-9:30 a.m. and 12:30-6:30 p.m.

Be a Role Model. Make a Difference. Have Fun.

Every day at the YMCA is an opportunity to help children feel safe, supported, and inspired. As a Before & After School Lead, you'll create a fun and welcoming environment where kids build friendships, gain confidence, and discover new interests.

At the Y, you'll do meaningful work, grow your leadership skills, and be part of a team that believes every child deserves a place to belong.

You are a Great Fit If You...

• Love working with children.
• Enjoy leading activities and keeping kids engaged.
• Are dependable, flexible, and positive.
• Like working as part of a team.
• Want a job that makes a difference.

What you will do at the Y:

As a Before & After School Lead, you'll help lead a licensed before and after-school program, working directly with children while supporting the daily operations of the site. You will partner with the Site Coordinator to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive program for children and families.

Work Schedule

This is an in-person, part-time position working directly with children.

Work hours are a combination of:

• Morning shifts before school
• Afternoon shifts after school
• Full-day shifts (up to 8 hours) on non-school days and during school breaks

Schedules vary based on school start and end times and program needs. Additional hours may be available during the summer through employment at a YMCA Day Camp.

Why Work at the Y?

• Make a positive impact every day.
• Build leadership and youth development skills.
• Receive paid training and professional development.
• Join a fun, supportive team.
• Grow your career with the YMCA.

Job duties/Responsibilities

• Work as part of a supportive team to provide a high-quality program.
• Implement and lead games, activities, and enrichment opportunities.
• Supervise all children and activities within program area
• Be a positive role model for children every day.
• Help ensure children's safety and well-being.
• Support family communication and child check-in/check-out.
• Assist with daily program setup, organization, and site operations.
• Maintain materials, equipment, and program facility
• Comply with state and local regulations as well as YMCA standards and procedures
• Adhere to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards
• Attend and participate in family events, program activities, and staff meetings as directed
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years’ experience working with children, preferred
• Meet educational and experience qualifications established by Dept of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF)
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Have completed twelve college credits in any one hundred-level or above college coursework within five years of employment
• Provide documentation of all certification and training requirements established by the DCYF, including position prerequisites, current negative TB test, fully vaccinated for MMR/other required vaccinations*, and portable background check
• Plan, organize, and implement high quality developmentally appropriate programming
• Fluency in second language preferred

*Medical or religious exemptions may be possible

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—they guide everything we do.

We look forward to having you on our YMCA team

What you’ll get from working at the Y

• FREE family YMCA membership
• FREEtraining offered for all positions & get paid while you train for your job!
• 20% off all programs and services
• Sick Pay accrued at a rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked.
• 403b Retirement savings account available to all employees.
• 403a Retirement investment account paid at 12% annual compensations after 2 years of service (minimum 1,000 hours worked in each year)
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Cheery, dynamic cause-driven work environment, like no other!
• Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment.
• Opportunity to grow: When you work at the Y, you will be encouraged to try new things and grow your career. We have a solid reputation for hiring good people who do great things.

The full range of the pay for this position is: $20.88 -$34.32 / Hour

Y Culture:

• Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA
• Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines
• Arrive on time ready for shift, clock in/out within timekeeping system

Embrace Team Leader Core Competencies:

Mission Advancement:

• Models and teaches the Y’s values
• Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives
• Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition
• Cultivates relationships to support fundraising
• Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives
• Builds relationships to create small communities
• Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating