Job Description

Location:

Greenwood (Seattle), WA

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm (Occasional 10am-6pm closing shift)

Position:

Full Time

About Us

Greenwood Social Emotional Childcare Cooperative (GSECC) is a community-rooted, play-based childcare center built on connection, emotional attunement, and cooperative teamwork.
We believe children learn and grow best when they feel safe, seen, and supported -- and the same is true for educators.
Our environment is warm, relationship-centered, and guided by a commitment to professional respect and reflective practice.

We are seeking a

Program Supervisor

who is grounded, collaborative, and confident in mentoring educators through partnership, not hierarchy.

Who You Are

You are someone who:

Leads with emotional steadiness, curiosity, and empathy Understands early childhood development through a

social-emotional and relational

lens Can coach and support staff while maintaining clear expectations Values play as the foundation of learning Can model and speak to

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

in daily classroom practice Knows that strong supervision is built on

trust, clarity, and follow-through

Role Structure & Time Expectations

This role is

primarily out-of-ratio

, working closely with educators in their classrooms.

Area% of RoleDescription

Staff Mentorship & Classroom Coaching60%

Work alongside teachers in the classroom; model and support practice; observe interactions; provide in-the-moment and ongoing feedback; follow through on professional development goals.

Administrative Support15%

Documentation, scheduling, recording staff check-ins, curriculum support, communication notes, and assisting with program planning.

Community & Family Relationship Building10%

Supporting family communication, staff-family partnership, and community events.

Licensing & Compliance Support15%

Maintain DCYF-required records, monitor safety/environmental licensing standards, and support Early Achievers quality measures.

This role is

hands-on supervision

-- supporting teachers in real time, not just observing from the sidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Staff Development & Coaching

Mentor staff individually and collectively in relationship-based, developmentally supportive practices Offer

constructive, compassionate feedback

and follow-up support Conduct daily staff check-ins and ongoing observation cycles Complete 30-day check-ins with new staff and assist in performance evaluations
Classroom & Curriculum Support

Support teachers in implementing a

play-based, HighScope-inspired

curriculum Model co-regulation, emotional attunement, and respectful guidance Help maintain emotionally safe, inclusive, and sensory-responsive classroom environments Understand how basic needs, attachment, and emotional safety shape behavior
Program Administration & Community Culture

Help coordinate community and family engagement events throughout the year Support positive, supportive communication across the program Contribute to a staff culture rooted in reflection, empathy, and accountability
Licensing & Compliance

Maintain required licensing and enrollment documentation Ensure learning environments meet DCYF safety and licensing standards Maintain a collaborative and professional relationship with our licensor

Required Qualifications

4+ years experience

in early childhood education

2+ years experience

mentoring, supervising, or coaching educators Knowledge of

social-emotional development, co-regulation, and trauma-responsive practice

Experience with

play-based, emergent, or child-led curriculum

Familiarity with

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

as applied to both children and educators*
Ability to provide feedback with

warmth, clarity, and follow-through

Education Requirement:

AA or BA in Early Childhood Education

, orequivalent documented ECE experience with progress through

DCYF/MERIT pathways

Compensation & Benefits

Pay:

$26-$34 per hour, DOE, paid via check

Benefits: available 60 days after employment begins

$150/month

health insurance reimbursement

12 hours PTO per month

(accrued)

Paid holidays

Two-week center closure

during December

Paid trainings & professional development

Opportunities for leadership growth within a cooperative model

Interview Process

30-minute phone screening

30-minute Zoom interview

On-site Classroom & Culture Visit (3 hours)

2 hours visiting classrooms and engaging with children and staff 1-hour interview with leadership team

Final Task:

Create a mini curriculum activity Provide written teacher observations
This process ensures a strong, thoughtful, mutual fit.

To Apply

Please send

your resume

and your responses to the questions below to

dawnsiewert@gsecc.org .

Please answer in your own authentic voice.

We do not expect perfect grammar or spelling.
We are looking for your real thoughts -- not polished or AI-generated responses.

Application Questions

How do you approach giving supportive, constructive feedback to an educator who is struggling? What does mentorship look like to you?*
Describe how you support co-regulation and emotional safety in early learning environments.*
Tell us about a time you mentored another teacher -- what steps did you take, and what did you learn from the experience?*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location: In person