After-School Enrichment Lead | Flexible Schedule & Growth

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Royersford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership - access to all 2

Flexible work schedule

Sweet discounts on child care and ...

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Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an experienced childcare professional for the 2026-2027 school year, offering $16.00-$16.50 per hour. Join a mission-driven team focused on nurturing kids, connecting with the community, and having fun across multiple sites.

Site assignments include Upper Perkiomen YMCA and several elementary schools; role involves implementing curriculum, maintaining attendance and safety records, and engaging children with age-appropriate activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or enrollment in 2+ years of child development coursework.
• 2+ years verified child care experience.
• Prior experience working with children (professional, volunteer, or familial).
• Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment.
• Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep trainings up to date (6 hours annually).

Responsibilities

• Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self esteem.
• Implement curriculum for program; ensuring child centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences, including potentially overseeing classroom staff.
• Providing quality and appropriate adult/child interactions through engagement, positive and encouraging feedback, and asking open ended questions.
• Utilize positive reinforcement techniques for redirection as a form of behavior management.
• Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner.
• Accurately maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports, as well as compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports.
• Ensure centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning center.
• Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in 2+ years of child development coursework

Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an experienced childcare professional for the 2026-2027 school year, offering $16.00-$16.50 per hour. Join a mission-driven team focused on nurturing kids, connecting with the community, and having fun across multiple sites.

Site assignments include Upper Perkiomen YMCA and several elementary schools; role involves implementing curriculum, maintaining attendance and safety records, and engaging children with age-appropriate activities.