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

Philaymca; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 24,108 - 25,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on child care and summer camp programs

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Philaymca in Phoenixville is looking for a Child Care Site Manager for the 2026-2027 School Year to lead the before/after school enrichment program. The ideal candidate will have a degree in education or human services and over 2 years of verified child care experience.

You will be responsible for creating engaging learning experiences while overseeing staff and maintaining records. With support from an amazing team, you’ll make a real impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Achieve a degree from an accredited college or university in education or human services.
• 2+ years verified child care experience (2500 hours).
• Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep training up to date.

Responsibilities

• Find engaging ways to help kids learn.
• Implement and plan curriculum ensuring child-centered experiences.
• Conduct and record child observations and concerns.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians.
• Maintain daily attendance records and other paperwork.
• Ensure centers have quality learning materials.
• Attend team-planning meetings.
• Campaign for the Annual Campaign and develop donors.
• Supervise all staff on site.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication skills

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Education or Human Services

Job description

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

Phoenixville YMCA, 400 E Pothouse Road, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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!
• 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.

Phoenixville YMCA, 400 E Pothouse Road, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States of America