Child Care Site Manager - Before/After School Enrichment

Greater Philadelphia YMCA•Hatboro, PA

8d•$18 - $19

About The Position

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an experienced professional to manage a before- and after-school enrichment site for the 2026–2027 school year. The role focuses on creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children in a fun and diverse environment, supporting children’s self-esteem, and communicating with families about children’s experiences and progress. The Site Manager supervises all staff at the site, maintains program records and learning materials, and contributes to the YMCA’s Annual Campaign and community-strengthening work.

Requirements

A 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

Create engaging ways for children to learn while maintaining an environment that builds their self-esteem.
Plan and implement curriculum, ensuring child-centered and developmentally appropriate classroom learning experiences.
Use positive reinforcement for behavioral management.
Conduct and record weekly child observations and document behavior or development concerns 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, 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.
Maintain centers with quality learning materials, organized in labeled containers for 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.