Education Director - Elementary/Teen

at  Boys And Girls Clubs Of King County

LEADING THE CHANGE IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are a leader in youth development, providing a safe, affordable place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to youth throughout the greater Seattle area.
As one of the largest Boys & Girls Club organization in the United States, we have a rich history serving King County youth. If you are passionate about youth development, committed to social justice, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth, and want to be part of an extraordinary team, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is for you!

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW: EDUCATION DIRECTOR - HYBRID ELEMENTARY/TEEN

Deliver excellence through managing and co-leading Education based programming, ensuring the highest quality educational programs and service delivery for its members, employees, and the community. Develop, oversee, and lead staff and volunteers to ensure quality programming. Plan, develop, and oversee implementation and supervision of programs and responsibilities. Work in partnership with the Program and Teen Director to ensure programming goals and benchmarks are met.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 1-2 years leadership experience.
• WA state driver’s license and 3 years clean driving record
• For licensed sites, must meet Washington Administrative Code(WAC) 110-301-0100 requirements for Assistant Director.
• High school diploma required
• Experience hiring, training and supervising staff
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge and/or experience working with a non-profit youth development agency, Boys & Girls Club experience preferred
• Expertise in youth development principles, ability to motivate youth in a positive way
• Experience working with and collaborating with external agencies
• Organization, time management and attention to detail, professional presence, strong customer relations skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to learn and implement new ideas for the good of the Club.
• Ability to work in another location in King County when needed.
• Passion for Boys & Girls Clubs mission, vision and values.
• Experience working with 6th-12th grade youth

Requirements for staff upon hire:

• Must provide documentation signed within the last twelve months by a licensed health care professional of negative TB testing.
• Completion of initial STARS basic training, HIV/AIDS, First Aid, CPR and BBP certification (within 90 days of hire)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This position is located on-site, at the staff’s designated club. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud.

• Manage split time and responsibilities between Elementary and Teen programs
• Manage and assure an Outcome-Driven Club Experience for youth and families.
• Ensure program activities are organized and conducted in a professional manner and are reflective of the Boys & Girls Club philosophies and YPQA.
• Coordinate and oversee ongoing Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, and site-specific educational programs.
• Hire, train, oversee and develop staff and volunteers.
• Manage all aspects of the Learning Center and Computer lab including outcomes, supervision, staffing and monitoring as well as equipment maintenance.
• Facilitate club program reporting and evaluations to be provided to internal and external parties in a timely manner.
• Through effective delegation and oversight, assured effective administrative functions including data management, financial and bookkeeping files, personnel files, metric recording and reporting, and background checks.
• Monitor education budget, including scholarship distribution.
• Assist in general operation of site-specific Boys & Girls Club, including providing customer service to parents, members, volunteers, and donors as needed.
• Develop positive relationships with school administrators and parents for all programs.