Assistant Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment

About the role

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an experienced professional passionate about nurturing great minds and connecting with the community. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year and offers a flexible work schedule and free YMCA membership.

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 it is child-centered and developmentally appropriate
• Providing quality and appropriate adult/child interactions through engagement, positive feedback, and asking open-ended questions
• Using 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
• Ensuring centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized in labeled containers
• 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 6 hours of child care-related trainings annually

Qualifications

• Pass a background check and maintain compliance with all relevant trainings

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

Flexible work schedule

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Positive reinforcement techniques
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and environments
• Experience with child development and curriculum implementation

Benefits

• Support from an amazing team
• Opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA
• Part of a non-profit organization committed to making the community stronger

What You Can Expect

• Opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA
• 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.