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

Greater Philadelphia YMCA • Upper Moreland Township, PA

7d • $18 - $19

About The Position

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is hiring a full-time Child Care Site Manager for its Before/After School Enrichment program for the 2026–2027 school year. The role involves creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children, maintaining safe and organized program environments, communicating with families, and supervising on-site staff. The position also supports the YMCA’s community-focused mission and Annual Campaign.

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 support 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 with parents and guardians in a patient, kind, effective, and timely manner about children’s program experiences and progress, both verbally and in writing, while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, allergy reports, timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports accurately and in compliance.
• 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 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