Child Care Site Manager - Before/After School Enrichment
Greater Philadelphia YMCA•Pemberton, NJ
•$18 - $19
About The Position
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is hiring a Child Care Site Manager for its before- and after-school enrichment program for the 2026–2027 school year. The role involves planning and implementing child-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum; supporting children’s learning and self-esteem; communicating with parents and guardians; maintaining required records and safe, organized learning environments; and supervising all staff at the site. The position also includes participating in 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 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 in 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 patiently, kindly, 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.
- Ensure centers have quality learning materials, organized in labeled containers for the appropriate learning centers.
- Attend monthly team-planning meetings or additional meetings as needed.
- Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign and help 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 a team.
- Opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
