Assistant Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment
About the role
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an experienced professional who is passionate about nurturing young minds and building strong communities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with children in a variety of settings.
Responsibilities
- Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self-esteem
- Implementing curriculum for the program; ensuring child-centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Providing quality and appropriate adult/child interactions through engagement, positive and encouraging feedback, and asking open-ended questions
- Utilizing positive reinforcement techniques for redirection as a form of behavior management
- Being patient and kind with parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner
- Accurately maintaining daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports, as well as compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports
- Ensuring centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning centers
- Attending team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent, or enrollment in 2+ years of child development coursework
- 2+ years verified child care experience
- Prior experience working with children (professional, volunteer, or familial)
- Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment
- Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings including but not limited to 6 hours of child care related trainings annually
Qualifications
- Pass a background check and maintain compliance with all training requirements
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Positive and encouraging approach to child interaction
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing situations
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership - access to all branches
- Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
Pay
$16.00-$16.50 per hour
Schedule
A flexible work schedule is offered to accommodate the needs of both the employee and the community.
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership - access to all branches
- Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
What You Can Expect
- Support from an amazing team
- Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
- Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
To apply, please complete our quick, 3-minute online application.
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.