Child Care Site Manager - Before/After School Enrichment

Greater Philadelphia YMCA • Maple Shade, NJ

7d • $18 - $19

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 creating engaging, child-centered learning experiences in a fun and diverse environment, supporting children’s development and self-esteem, and maintaining a well-organized, safe program site. The manager communicates with parents and guardians about children’s experiences and progress, maintains required records and reports, and supervises on-site staff. The position also contributes to the YMCA’s Annual Campaign and efforts to develop donors and volunteers.

Requirements

• A degree from an accredited college or university in an education- or human-services-related field.
• At least 2 years of verified child care experience (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 their 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 effectively and in a timely manner with parents and guardians 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.
• Keep centers supplied with quality learning materials and organize materials in labeled containers according to the appropriate learning center.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager