Program Substitute (FT)

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: ARC Headquarters

• Seattle, WA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.45Hourly, If you have school-age childcare programming experience and enjoy shaping young minds, Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has a role for you as a Childcare Program Substitute in our licensed childcare centers. This is a full-time role that boasts a competitive salary, flexible hybrid work schedule, and outstanding benefits including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. ARC, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves the community by offering access to licensed childcare and a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. As the Childcare Program Substitute, you will provide staffing support for ARC's licensed school-age and preschool programs across multiple sites. This includes providing a quality childcare experience for children aged 3-12 in accordance with the philosophies and procedures of the organization and the policies of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Family Services (DCYF). The person in this role reports to the Area Operations Supervisor. Childcare Program Substitute duties and responsibilities: Lead classroom operations, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children ages 3–5 (preschool classroom) or 6-12 (school-age classroom) Keep notes and observations on individual children when needed Maintain a staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 to ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of all children Promote an environment where individuals take pride in their cultural identities, beliefs, and practices and value those of their peers Childcare Program Substitute requirements: Seattle Preschool Programs (SPP) requires a bachelor’s degree or higher, verified as “approved” in MERIT: Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related degree field OR A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college, verified as "approved" in MERIT, AND at least 30 approved ECE quarter credits verified through MERIT (up to 10 of these may be ECE-School Age hybrid credits) Work Location: Various Community Centers in Seattle HQ Location: 300 Elliott Ave W., Seattle, WA 98119 Pay: Starting Pay: $23.00/hr. (non-exempt) Full Pay Range: $23.00-26.45 (with continued employment, the employee in this role may earn up to $26.45/hr. with additional years of service) 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 One paid floating holiday per year Transit Contribution Plan Employee Assistance Program 401k Retirement Plan Voluntary/Supplemental Benefits through payroll deduction: Accident, Cancer Assist, Critical Illness, Supplemental Life We are actively prescreening and interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now. :