Seasonal Assistant Youth Mentor - Full Time - Before/After School Enrichment

Responsibilities

• Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self esteem
• Implement curriculum for program; ensuring child centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences, including potentially overseeing classroom staff
• Provide quality and appropriate adult/child interactions through engagement, positive and encouraging feedback, and asking open ended questions
• Utilize positive reinforcement techniques for redirection as a form of behavior management
• Be patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner
• Accurately maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports, as well as compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports
• Ensure centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning center
• Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed

Requirements

• 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 all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings including but not limited to 6 hours of child care related trainings annually

Skills

• Positive reinforcement techniques for behavior management
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to maintain order and safety in a childcare setting
• Knowledge of child development and curriculum implementation

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

Pay

$18.00

Schedule

Seasonal Full Time, Hourly

Requisition

June 6th, 2026-July 31st, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer.