Education Director

Leading the Change in Youth Development

At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are one of the largest Club organizations in the country and we pride ourselves on always doing what is best for youth. As leaders in youth development we provide a safe place for kids and teens during critical outofschool time that is affordable for all families. Our Clubs offer lifechanging programs and services to youth in greater Seattle. We prioritize a youthcentric Club experience through culturally relevant inclusive and diverse programming delivered by individuals committed to serving youth.

Our organization values advancing racial equity creating safe spaces encouraging collaboration and accountability and seeking transparent and authentic communication. If you are passionate about youth development 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 right for you!!

Opportunity Overview: EDUCATION DIRECTOR

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and assure an OutcomeDriven 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 sitespecific 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 sitespecific 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.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain close daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer) Club members and supervisor to receive/provide information discuss issues explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct and advise/counsel collaborate and partner on appropriate committees and task forces. Collaborate with other clubs as appropriate.

External: Maintain contact as needed with local advisory board external community groups schools members parents and other stakeholders to assist in resolving problems; build strategic partnerships and maintain good public relations.

QUALIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 12 years leadership experience.
• For licensed sites must meet Washington Administrative Code
  (WAC)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 nonprofit 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.

Requirements for staffupon hire:

• As a requirement of the Department of Children Youth and Family (DCYF) it is necessary for individuals in this position to possess a STARS ID number and a Portable Background Check with a Cleared status prior to commencing work. The process can be initiated by visiting merit.dcyf.wa. For more information please reach out to our HR team at
• 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)
• The Education Director must complete an ECE state certificate or equivalent by
  August 1 2026.

HOURS: Regular Parttime 30 hours/week

LOCATION: James Baldwin Elementary

PAYRATE: $24.00 $26.75

FLSA:Nonexempt

Benefits of working with us include:

• Accessible PTO & Paid Holidays
• Medical Vision & Dental Insurance
• 100 Employee Discount for Childcare Fees
• Generous 401k Employer Matching
• Employee Tuition Assistance
• Orca Cards
• ClassPass Membership

COVID19 Vaccination Requirement & Policy:

On August 18 2021 Governor Jay Inslee announced that most child care early learning and youth development providers must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 by October 18 2021 or obtain a religious or medical accommodation.

All BGCKC youth facing staff have provided proof of vaccination. BGCKC volunteers fall under this mandate as well. Please reach out to Human Resources at to obtain the form to request a religious or medical accommodation.

COVID19 vaccines available in the United States are effective at protecting people from getting seriously ill getting hospitalized and even dying. As with vaccines for other diseases people who are up to date are optimally protected. CDC recommends that everyone 5 years and older get their primary series of COVID19 vaccines and receive a booster dose when eligible.

People are considered fully vaccinated after 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2dose series like the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.

DISCLAIMER:

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

All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a National Criminal History Background check.

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 onsite at the staffs designated club. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud.

DISCLAIMER:

This position descriptiongenerallydescribes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Equal Employment Opportunity and NonDiscrimination

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. BGCKC does not discriminate with regards to hiring assignment promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity veteran status disability genetic information or any other status protected under local state or federal law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act upon request reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.