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

About the role

We are seeking an experienced professional passionate about nurturing great minds through teaching. Joining our team means free YMCA membership, discounts on programming, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self-esteem.
• Implement and plan curriculum for program; ensuring child-centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences throughout classrooms using positive reinforcement for behavioral management.
• Conduct and record 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 maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports, as well as compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports.
• Ensure centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning centers.
• Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed.
• Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign and work to develop donors and volunteers.
• Supervise all staff on site.

Requirements

• Achievement of a degree from an accredited college or university in an education or human services related field.
• 2+ years verified child care experience (2500 hours).
• Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment.
• Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings.

Qualifications

• Passive interest in the YMCA mission and values.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with data entry and record-keeping.

Skills

• Positive reinforcement for behavioral management.
• Curriculum planning and implementation.
• Child observation and reporting.
• Team leadership and supervision.
• Communication and conflict resolution.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

$17.50-$18.50 per hour

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the community and the position.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership.
• 50% off programming including swimming lessons and childcare programs.
• Opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA.
• Participation in a non-profit organization committed to making the community stronger.