Child Care Site Manager - Before/After School Enrichment
About The Position
The Child Care Site Manager leads a before- and after-school enrichment program for the 2026–2027 school year. The role focuses on providing engaging, child-centered, developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a fun and diverse environment, while supporting children’s self-esteem and managing behavior through positive reinforcement. The manager plans and implements curriculum, supervises all staff at the site, maintains program records and classroom materials, and communicates with parents and guardians about children’s experiences and progress. The position also includes attending team-planning meetings and supporting the YMCA’s Annual Campaign by helping develop donors and volunteers.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited college or university in an education- or human-services-related field.
- At least two years of verified child care experience, equivalent to 2,500 hours.
- Passion for working with children in a fun, diverse environment.
- Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep trainings up to date.
Responsibilities
- Find engaging ways to help children learn while maintaining environments that build children’s self-esteem.
- Plan and implement curriculum, ensuring child-centered, developmentally appropriate learning experiences throughout classrooms.
- Use positive reinforcement for behavioral management.
- Conduct and record weekly child observations, including observations related to behavioral concerns or development that may require early intervention with parents or guardians.
- Communicate with parents and guardians patiently, kindly, effectively, and in a timely manner about children’s program experiences and progress, both verbally and in writing, while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Maintain accurate daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, allergy reports, timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports.
- Ensure centers have quality learning materials organized in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning centers.
- Attend monthly team-planning meetings or additional meetings as needed.
- Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign and work to develop donors and volunteers.
- Supervise all staff on site.
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership with access to all branches.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Discounts on child care and summer camp programs.
- Support from an amazing team.
- Opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
