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

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Royersford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

50% off programming

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an experienced child care educator for the 2026-2027 school year. Earn $17.50-$18.50 per hour while helping children learn and grow in a fun, diverse environment.

You will plan curriculum, observe child development, communicate with parents, and supervise staff while maintaining a supportive and safe center. Join a nonprofit that strengthens the community and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in education or human services field from an accredited college.
• Minimum 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

• Develop engaging curriculum and activities that promote learning and self-esteem.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons in classrooms.
• Record weekly observations and report concerns to parents as needed.
• Communicate effectively with families while maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain attendance, emergency binders, and allergy records.
• Ensure learning centers have organized materials.
• Attend monthly team-planning meetings.
• Support annual campaigns by helping develop donors and volunteers.
• Supervise staff on site.

Skills

Child care experience

Education degree

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or human services

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!
• 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 and grow at the YMCA
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

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.