PreK Extended Day Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join YMCA of Central Texas as a PreK Extended Day Counselor in United States. The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking excited team members to join our Early Childhood PreK Extended Day program. This is a rewarding opportunity to help children in your area learn and grow through play as well as build a rewarding career working with children!
Key Responsibilities
- lead groups of kids through exciting curriculum and activities such as painting, playing, coloring and si.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $13.50 - $15.50/hr
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with YMCA of Central Texas in United States.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PreK Extended Day Counselor at YMCA of Central Texas a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Childcare physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Childcare — Physician Career Context
This Childcare position at YMCA of Central Texas is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $15.50 per hour.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $16 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Positive Attitude, Working With Children, Group Leadership, Curriculum Implementation, Activity Planning, Role Modeling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Childcare role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves joining the Early Childhood PreK Extended Day program to help children learn and grow through play in a positive environment. Responsibilities include leading groups of kids through exciting curriculum and activities such as painting, playing, coloring, and singing.
Benefits package: Free YMCA Membership, Tuition Assistance, Ongoing Professional Training. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Childcare physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
1mo ago
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