Capital District YMCA·City of Albany, New York
The role involves supervising children in a school-age childcare setting and facilitating engaging activities. Staff are responsible for maintaining a safe environment and adhering to program standards throughout the school year.
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The School Age Childcare (SACC) positions listed below are 10-month opportunities that follows the school calendar year, from September through June. Employees also have the opportunity to extend their employment by opting in to work in our Summer Camp program during July and August, based on program enrollment and staffing needs. This flexible schedule offers the opportunity for continued employment throughout the summer while supporting engaging programs for children year-round.
Open sacc positions: ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT – $16/hour
GROUP LEADER – $16.43/hour
SITE SUPERVISOR I OR II – $20.74/hour or $21.99/hour
LEAD PRE-K TEACHER – $19.57/hour (Eagle Point Elementary ONLY)
Employee YMCA Membership, Y Retirement, Paid Sick Leave, and more!
Candidates must meet age requirements and possess relevant experience working with children, with higher-level roles requiring specific educational credentials. All staff must complete mandatory health and safety training and maintain ongoing childcare-related professional development.
Market context
School-age childcare roles in Albany, New York, often see steady demand because families need reliable before- and after-school coverage and programs that can support working schedules. These positions can be competitive when candidates bring child-focused experience, meet age and credential requirements for higher-level roles, and stay current on required health and safety training. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm any childcare experience and professional development history before applying.