Child Care Site Manager - Before/After School Enrichment

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 fun, engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children, maintaining a positive and well-organized program environment, and communicating with families about children’s experiences and progress. The manager supervises all staff at the site, maintains required records and documentation, and contributes to the YMCA’s community fundraising and volunteer-development 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

• Find engaging ways to help children learn while maintaining an environment that supports their self-esteem.
• Plan and implement curriculum that provides child-centered, developmentally appropriate learning experiences, using positive reinforcement for behavior management.
• Conduct and record weekly child observations, including observations related to behavior or development that may require early intervention with parents or guardians.
• Communicate patiently, kindly, effectively, and promptly 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 organized in labeled containers associated with 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.
• Retirement or future-planning benefits; details available from the YMCA.
• Support from an amazing team.
• Opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA.

What This Job Offers

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