Child Care Site Manager - Before/After School Enrichment - Full Time

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

50% off programming

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an experienced educator to support children during the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on creating engaging, child-centered learning experiences, maintaining safe environments, and effective communication with families.

Qualifications include a degree in education or human services and at least 2 years (2500 hours) of child care experience, plus ability to pass required clearances and trainings.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited college/university in education or human services 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 trainings

Responsibilities

• Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining environments that build children's self-esteem
• Implement and plan curriculum for program with child-centered, developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Conduct and record weekly child observations and any related concerns with parents/guardians
• Communicate effectively and timely with parents/guardians while maintaining confidentiality
• Maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, allergy reports, and related paperwork
• Ensure centers are maintained with quality learning materials organized in learning centers
• Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more
• Campaign for the Annual Campaign and work to develop donors and volunteers
• Supervise all staff on site

Skills

Child care experience

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or human services

Job description

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!

• 50% off programming including swimming lessons as well as childcare programs (early learning care, before and after care, day camp and overnight camp).

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

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc.

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!