Youth Mentor - Before / After School Enrichment

About the role

We are seeking an experienced professional passionate about nurturing young minds and building strong connections within our community. Join us for the 2026-2027 school year and be part of a dynamic team committed to making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self-esteem.
• Implementing and planning curriculum for the program, ensuring child-centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences throughout classrooms using positive reinforcement for behavioral management.
• Conducting and recording weekly child observations as well as any related to child behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parents/guardians.
• Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner regarding children’s program experience, progress (written as well as verbal), while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.
• 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.
• Actively campaigning for the Annual Campaign and working to develop donors and volunteers.

Requirements

• Achievement of a degree from an accredited college or university in an education or human services related field.
• 2+ years verified child care experience (2500 hours).
• Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment.
• Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings.

Qualifications

• Passage of all relevant clearances and ongoing training.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Positive reinforcement techniques.
• Observational skills.
• Confidentiality and sensitivity.

Benefits

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

Pay

• $16.50-$17.50 per hour

Schedule

• Flexible work schedule.

Benefits

• Support from an amazing team.
• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA.
• Part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger.

What You Can Expect

• Join a team dedicated to making a difference.
• Learn and grow within a supportive environment.
• Work for a non-profit organization focused on community improvement.

How to Apply

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer.