POSITION

Lead Teacher (Before & After School Childcare)

REPORTS TO

Childcare Site Director SALARY:

$21.06

• $21.

69/hour

HOURS:

Part Time .5 FTE

• Up to 29 Hours Weekly, School Year
• September
• June

LOCATIONS

Downing Elementary

• 5130 N 26th St, Tacoma, WA 98407, Larchmont Elementary
• 8601 E. B Street, Tacoma, WA 98445, Manitou Park Elementary
• 4330 S 66th St, Tacoma, WA 98409, Reed Elementary
• 1802 S.

36th St., Tacoma, WA 98418 ORGANIZATION

OVERVIEW

The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound (BGCSPS) is a non-profit organization that

CHANGES LIVES

through quality programs and guidance in a safe, affordable, and fun environment. BGCSPS's mission is to inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, empowering them to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible members of their community. We have been providing a safe, fun, and positive environment at our sites with trained and dedicated professional staff for more than 80 years. Members are involved in age-appropriate activities based upon our three priority outcomes of Academic Success, Character Development, and Healthy Lifestyles.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Childcare Site Director and with direction from the various Childcare Site Directors, the Lead Teacher will plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and events within the childcare program. Research, test, and model a variety of innovative, exciting new programs in specific core areas that meet the diverse interests and needs of members, their parents, and the community. The Lead Teacher will support program staff, interface with volunteers assigned to specific programs to ensure proper application, and promote safety of members, quality of programs, and appearance of the site at all times.

FUNCTION/TASKS

• Lead or assist K-5 youth in the Before & After School Childcare programs at designated

TPS/BGCSPS

locations: Downing Elementary, Larchmont Elementary, Manitou Elementary, Reed Elementary, Stafford Elementary

• Follow staffing and facility compliance within BGCSPS and DCYF guidelines.
• Participate in mandatory training including but not limited to: Blood Borne Pathogens, STARS Child Care Basics, CPR/First Aid, MERIT Background Check, TB Test, Food Handlers Card, and copies of the following documents: MMR Vaccine, and official transcript for highest level of education.
• Ensure program quality and Social Emotional Learning signature practices are infused in childcare programming.
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, TPS staff, and program partners.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.
• Perform related childcare and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 18 years of age; possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to meet childcare education requirements; minimum completion of 12 college credits in any 100-level or above college coursework or equivalent (WAC 110-301-0100).
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Exceptional planning, organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills; able to manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service skills, and experience answering phones in an office environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with youth, parents, staff, volunteers and community partners while displaying tact, maturity and flexibility.
• Work ethic to be responsible, accountable, provide follow up, complete tasks, and meet deadlines in a professional manner with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in licensed childcare settings is highly desired.
• Must pass a national criminal background check
• Driving ○ Must have a reliable personal vehicle for business related travel. ○ Valid WA State driver's license with acceptable 3 year MVR
• driving record.

○ Verification of Tier 1 Insurance standards. ○ Willingness to travel within a designated region for community partnership visits and business meetings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

To keep our staff safe we adhere to the CDC safety guidelines and remain in close communication with local health departments, program partners, and local School Districts to work together to serve our youth in the safest way we can. 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. High energy level; comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to get along with diverse personalities at all times displaying tact, maturity and flexibility; good reasoning abilities and sound judgment. Skills essential for successful communications include speaking and writing. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, being active and on your feet for a minimum of four hours; adapt to changes in a highly energetic work environment; other duties as assigned.

Environment of the position:

both indoors and outdoors; possibility of adverse weather conditions; noise, dust, pollen and insects; including contact with the public. Possible contact with dissatisfied and/or abusive individuals.

NOTE:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not intended to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

BENEFITS

• Paid Sick Leave
• In accordance with Washington Paid Sick Leave, you will accrue one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked. You are eligible to use Paid Sick Leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
• 401(K)
• Automatic Enrollment of 1%, with up to a 4% match, after one year of employment.
• Paid Vacation
• Accrues per pay period, totaling one week (20 hours) annually.
• Personal All In Day
• One personal All In day (4 hours) annually after 3 months employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER BGCSPS

is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We strive to hire the best available persons for every job. BGCSPS policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identification, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful.

TO APPLY

For consideration, please apply via Indeed or email your resume at the name and location of the position you are interested in at jobs@bgcsps.org.

Pay:

$21.06

• $21.

69 per hour Expected hours: No more than 29.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you able to work a school year position (September

• June) with a split shift of 7am-9am (7am-10am on Wednesdays) and 2:30pm-6pm, Monday through Friday?

Do you have a reliable personal vehicle for business-related travel, a WA state driver's license, and a satisfactory driving record for the past 3 years?

Work Location:

In person