Child Care Site Manager - Before/After School Enrichment

About the role

We are seeking an experienced professional passionate about nurturing young minds and connecting with our community. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self-esteem.
• Implementing and planning curriculum for the program; ensuring child-centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences throughout classrooms using positive reinforcement for behavioral management.
• Conducting and recording weekly child observations as well as any related to child behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parents/guardians.
• Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner regarding children’s program experience, progress (written as well as verbal) while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Accurately maintaining daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports, as well as compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports.
• Ensuring centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning centers.
• Attending team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed.
• Actively campaigning for the Annual Campaign and working to develop donors and volunteers.
• Supervising all staff on site.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Completion of a degree from an accredited college or university in an education or human services related field.
• At least 2 years of verified child care experience (2500 hours).
• A passion for working with children in a fun, diverse environment.
• The ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits

Join our team and enjoy:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• A flexible work schedule.
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs.

Pay

$17.50-$18.50 per hour

Schedule

Flexible work schedule

Benefits

Free YMCA membership, discounts on child care and summer camp programs, opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA, being part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger.

What We Offer

Support from an amazing team, opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA, being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger.

How To Apply

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer.