KidzCare Lead (Part-time)

Description

Part time opportunity available

Pay: $18.55/hour - $20.27/hour

Use your leadership skills to support staff and help deliver a high-quality child care program!

The Saratoga Regional YMCA is seeking a dedicated KidzCare Site Lead to oversee daily program activities, support staff and children, and serve as a trusted point of contact for families. You'll help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment while ensuring programs meet YMCA standard, policies, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for all children enrolled in the program.
• Lead, oversee, and participate in daily program activities and curriculum implementation in alignment with YMCA philosophy.
• Promote an effective, constructive team-teaching environment focused on meeting the developmental needs of children.
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios and ensure compliance with all program, safety, and licensing requirements.
• Ensure proper hygiene practices are followed by children and staff.
• Hire, onboard, train, schedule, supervise, evaluate, and retain program staff.
• Plan, assign, and delegate staff responsibilities; meet regularly with staff to address program needs and concerns.
• Provide and facilitate staff training opportunities, including early childhood development, program policies, and YMCA procedures.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through clear, consistent, and professional communication.
• Explain program policies, procedures, and expectations to new and existing families.
• Ensure proper and safe check-in and check-out procedures; develop and adjust procedures as needed.
• Oversee program scheduling, care reservations, and hourly billing; update participant and program files as required.
• Communicate schedule changes, closures, and billing matters to front desk and relevant YMCA staff.
• Maintain inventory, cleanliness, and proper care of program equipment, materials, and spaces; share housekeeping responsibilities with staff.
• Participate in program-related events, staff meetings, family activities, and YMCA community initiatives.
• Assist with public relations and member engagement activities as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of all program, staff, and participant information.
• Maintain required certifications, including First Aid, CPR, AED, and any additional YMCA-mandated training.
• Uphold professional standards of conduct, appearance, and communication at all times.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, trainings, conferences, and courses as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

 JOB PERKS

• Fun, interactive atmosphere!
• Competitive pay
• Free YMCA membership!

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Associate’s Degree in Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field OR
• NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential OR
• School Age Child Care Credential OR
• Two years of college coursework with at least 18 credits in child development, education, recreation, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct experience working with children (generally under age 13), including at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity within a child care or youth development program.
• Demonstrated understanding of child supervision, developmental needs, and staff-to-child ratios.
• Ability to work a required 12-month calendar year, including summers.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred (required within a specified timeframe upon hire if not already certified).

We’re proud to be recognized as a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, a national honor awarded based entirely on employee feedback. This recognition reflects our supportive, people-first culture and the passionate team that makes the Y such a special place to work.

The SRYMCA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.