School-Age Care Director - McGilvra Elementary School

Associated Recreation Council; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Account

Employer Student Loan Contribution

Paid Time Off

12 paid company holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) is seeking a School-Age Care Director for a full-time, year-round position based primarily at Montlake Community Center with operations at McGilvra Elementary School in Seattle. The role oversees licensed school-age care, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality programming for children aged 5–12.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of supervisory experience, DCYF licensing readiness, and a 2-year degree with DCYF MERIT credits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Has 45 college credits in 100-level or above college coursework as approved and verified in the DCYF MERIT system.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with school-age children.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience.
• Must meet or obtain DCYF licensing requirements prior to working in the program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the licensed school-age care program, ensuring compliance with all WAC regulations and safety protocols.
• Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate program staff; provide ongoing coaching and professional development.
• Manage multiple priorities including scheduling, budgeting, staff coordination, and parent communication.
• Create an engaging social and emotional learning environment while providing a developmentally appropriate educational experience for children 5-12 years old.
• Foster an environment that is welcoming and supportive of all children and families, respecting cultural, linguistic, and individual differences.
• Build strong, respectful partnerships with families and community stakeholders.
• Promote a positive team culture through collaboration, clear communication, and inclusive leadership.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Program management

Team collaboration

Education

2 Year Degree

45 college credits (DCYF MERIT)

Job description

Job Details:

• Level: Management
• Job Location: McGilvra Elementary School - Seattle, WA
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 2 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $28.00 - $35.00Hourly
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Child Care
• Position Type: Full-time, non-exempt (hourly, eligible for overtime)
• Estimated Start Date: November or December 2026
• Starting Pay: $28.00/hr.
• Full Pay Range: $28.00-$35.00 (employee may earn up to $35.00/hr. with continued employment)

The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), is a community-centered organization dedicated to providing safe, enriching, and stimulating activities that promote social and emotional growth, as well as materials that foster engaged learning and an inclusive environment for school-age children. We value diversity, lifelong learning, and collaboration as we support children and families through high-quality school-age care programming.

Location: McGilvra Elementary School - 6920 34th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126. Primary location is Montlake Community Center, but the program is delivered out of McGilvra Elementary School.

Schedule:

• Full-time (up to 40 hours per week), year-round position
• Monday-Friday during regular business hours
• Schedules may vary based on availability and program needs

School-Age Care Director duties and responsibilities include:

• Oversee daily operations of the licensed school-age care program, ensuring compliance with all WAC regulations and safety protocols.
• Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate program staff; provide ongoing coaching and professional development.
• Manage multiple priorities including scheduling, budgeting, staff coordination, and parent communication.
• Creates an engaging social and emotional learning environment while providing a developmentally appropriate educational experience for children 5-12 years old.
• Foster an environment that is welcoming and supportive of all children and families, respecting cultural, linguistic, and individual differences.
• Build strong, respectful partnerships with families and community stakeholders.
• Promote a positive team culture through collaboration, clear communication, and inclusive leadership.

School-Age Care Director requirements include:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Has 45 college credits in 100-level or above college coursework as approved and verified in the 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
• Must meet or obtain DCYF licensing requirements prior to working in the program

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 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
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• For a full list of all benefits that ARC offers, please view them here

EEO/ADA

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

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and hiring process.