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

Greater Philadelphia YMCA • Phoenixville, PA

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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, supporting children’s development and self-esteem, communicating with families, maintaining program records and learning environments, and supervising on-site staff. The manager also participates in team planning and supports the YMCA’s annual campaign and community fundraising efforts.

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 (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

• Develop engaging ways to help children learn while maintaining environments that support their self-esteem.
• Plan and implement curriculum and provide child-centered, developmentally appropriate learning experiences using 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, 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 with requirements.
• Maintain centers with quality learning materials, 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.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership with access to all branches.
• 50% off programming, including swimming lessons and childcare programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Support from an amazing team.
• Opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA.
• Opportunity to be part of a nonprofit organization working to make the community stronger.

What This Job Offers

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