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

For the 2026-2027 school year | $17.50-$18.50 per hour

About the role

We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community, and having fun.

Responsibilities

• Find new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self-esteem.
• Implement and plan curriculum for the 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.
• Be patient and kind with parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner regarding children’s program experience and progress (written as well as verbal) while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Accurately maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, allergy reports, compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports.
• Ensure centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized 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.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership—access to all branches.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Discounts on child care and summer camp programs.
• Retirement planning support.

What you can expect

• Support from an amazing team.
• Opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA.
• Being part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger.

Pay

$17.50-$18.50 per hour