Assistant Group Supervisor - Before/After School Enrichment

Philaymca; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established non-profit organization is seeking a passionate childcare professional to join their team. In this rewarding role, you will engage with children in a fun, diverse environment, utilizing creative methods to enhance their learning and self-esteem. You will implement developmentally appropriate curricula while maintaining a supportive atmosphere for both children and their families. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a community-focused organization that values teamwork and personal development. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in children's lives, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Free YMCA Membership

Discounts on Child Care

Opportunities for Professional Development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of verified child care experience required.
• Ability to pass relevant clearances and maintain training.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum ensuring child-centered learning experiences.
• Maintain daily attendance records and emergency contact binders.

Skills

Child Development

Communication

Behavior Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Child Development Coursework

Job description

Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #16114

Friday, April 25, 2025

We believe great minds are nurtured by great leaders. Is that you?

We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun!

Specific childcare site determined within interview

• A.L. Fitzpatrick Elementary School
• John Hancock Elementary School
• Northeast Family YMCA
• Stephen Decatur Elementary School

Some rewards for joining our team:

Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job

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 up to date on trainings including but not limited to 6 hours of child care related trainings annually

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

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

What you can expect:

Support from an amazing team

Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA

Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.

• Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America