Child Care Site Manager - Before/After School Enrichment

Greater Philadelphia YMCA•Royersford, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Site Manager leads a YMCA 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 maintaining safe, organized program settings. The manager plans and implements curriculum, supports children’s learning and self-esteem, communicates with parents and guardians, maintains program records, and supervises on-site staff. The position also involves participating in the YMCA’s Annual Campaign and helping develop donors and volunteers.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited college or university in an education- or human-services-related field.
At least 2 years of verified child care experience, or 2,500 hours.
Passion for working with children in a fun, diverse environment.
Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep required trainings up to date.

Responsibilities

Find engaging ways to help children learn while maintaining environments that support children’s self-esteem.
Plan and implement curriculum, ensuring child-centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences throughout classrooms.
Use positive reinforcement for behavioral management.
Conduct and record weekly child observations, including observations related to behavior 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 that are organized in labeled containers for the appropriate learning centers.
Attend monthly team-planning meetings, or more often as needed.
Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign and work to develop donors and volunteers.
Supervise all staff on site.