Before School Childcare Site Director- Price Elementary

Why you’ll love the YMCA 

As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership or 50% off family membership and 50% discounted programs for you and your household. 

Other perks our Y employees enjoy: 

• Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career. 
• Childcare: While working, up to four hours of Childwatch is offered at membership branches during regular child watch hours, also enjoy 50% discounted before and after school care and summer day camp options.
• Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!

Responsibilities 

The Child Care Services has an immediate hiring need for part-time childcare workers to provide childcare support, Monday through Friday, in area elementary schools for the Before and After School YMCA Program.  Childcare Site Directors provide diverse participants with educational and age-appropriate activities to promote a safe, fun, nurturing learning environment and memorable experiences with the YMCA.

• Connect: Build positive, open relationships and maintain consistent, effective communication with branch management, staff, students, and parents.
• Nurture: Actively engage with and provide quality care for program participants in order to deliver a quality childcare experience.
• Lead: Plan for and implement a set curriculum and schedule while serving as a liaison between the program participants at a site location and the Child Care Services Director. Demonstrate leadership qualities by working with fellow staff, getting input, and giving direction.

Requirements 

Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Experience in supervision preferred.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Experience in the supervision of multiple children.
• Ability to handle situations quickly, kindly, and fairly.
• Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.  

Salary: Part-time $15.25-$15.75 hourly

Hours Available: Monday-Friday, 6:15am-9:00am  for the 2026-2027 School Year. 

Location: Price Elementary, 1901 W. State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808