Child Care Site Manager - Before/After School Enrichment

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Willow Grove (PA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Flexible schedule

Discounts on child care and summer cam

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA invites qualified educators to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. Compensation ranges from $17.50 to $18.50 per hour, with a focus on nurturing great minds and building community through fun, education, and care.

The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate programming, family communication, and collaborative teamwork. We offer meaningful rewards, including YMCA membership, flexible schedules, and discounts on child care and summer camps, plus

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited college or university in education or human services
• 2+ years verified child care experience (2500 hours)
• Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment
• Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep trainings up to date

Responsibilities

• Create engaging ways to help kids learn while maintaining safe, supportive environments
• Plan and implement curriculum that centers on development and positive behavior reinforcement
• Record weekly child observations and address concerns with parents/guardians as needed
• Communicate effectively and confidentially with families about child progress and experiences
• Maintain attendance records, emergency contact binders, and relevant paperwork
• Keep learning centers stocked and organized with appropriate materials
• Attend monthly or more frequent team planning meetings
• Support annual fundraising campaigns and recruit donors/volunteers
• Supervise all on-site staff

Skills

Child care experience

Curriculum planning

Education

Education or human services degree

Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

For the 2026-2027 School Year

$17.50-$18.50

We believe great minds are nurtured by great teachers. 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!

Some rewards for joining our team

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• 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

• Achievement of a degree from an accredited college or university in an education or human services related field
• 2+ years verified child care experience (2500 hours)
• Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment
• Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings

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 and plan curriculum for program; ensuring child centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences throughout classrooms using positive reinforcement for behavioral management
• Conduct and record weekly child observations as well as any related to child behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parents/guardians
• Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner regarding children’s program experience, progress (written as well as verbal) while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity
• 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
• Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign an work to develop donors and volunteers
• Supervise all staff on site

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.