School-Age Care Director (Hiawatha Community Center)
Job Location - Lafayette Elementary School - 2645 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
- Primary location is Hiawatha Community Center, but the program is delivered out of Lafayette Elementary School
Position Type - Full-time
Start - August 2026
Starting Pay - $28.00 Hourly
Full 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.
We are seeking a dynamic, organized, and compassionate School-Age Care Director to lead our licensed program for children ages 5-12 in alignment with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, multitasking abilities, and a commitment to inclusive practices to manage staff, engage families, and ensure program excellence. You are responsible for creating and supporting a fun, safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for staff and participants. They establish and strengthen positive relationships with Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) staff, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) staff, parents, and participants.
School-age Childcare Director duties and responsibilities include:
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Oversee daily operations of the licensed school-age care program, ensuring compliance with all WAC regulations and safety protocols.
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Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate program staff; provide ongoing coaching and professional development.
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Manage multiple priorities including scheduling, budgeting, staff coordination, and parent communication.
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Creates an engaging social and emotional learning environment while providing a developmentally appropriate educational experience for children 5-12 years old.
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Foster an environment that is welcoming and supportive of all children and families, respecting cultural, linguistic, and individual differences.
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Build strong, respectful partnerships with families and community stakeholders.
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Promote a positive team culture through collaboration, clear communication, and inclusive leadership.
School-age Childcare Director requirements include:
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Must be 21 years of age or older
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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.
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Minimum of two years of experience working with school-age children.
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Minimum one year of supervisory experience.
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Must meet or obtain DCYF licensing requirements prior to working in the program
Schedule:
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Monday-Friday up to 40 hours per week, straight shift between 8:00am - 6:00pm
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Schedule subject to change (i.e. split shift) due to program/season and business needs
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Hiring by Date: As soon as possible
Benefits:
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100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account
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Employer Student Loan Contribution
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ARC Sick & Safe (sick time)
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Paid Time Off (vacation)
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12 paid company holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
We are actively screening and interviewing for this role, so if it's a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.
