Youth Mentor - Before / After School Enrichment

Specific childcare site determined within interview.

Pay

$16.50–$17.50 per hour

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership – access to all branches
• Flexible work schedule
• Discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Retirement planning support

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited college or university in an education or human-services related field
• 2+ years verified child-care experience (2,500 hours)
• Passion for working with children in a fun, diverse environment
• Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep trainings up to date

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging, child-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Use positive reinforcement for behavioral management
• Conduct and record weekly child observations and any behavior or development concerns requiring early intervention with parents/guardians
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with parents/guardians about children’s program experience and progress (written and verbal)
• Maintain accurate daily attendance records, emergency-contact binders, allergy reports, timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child-observation reports
• Ensure centers are stocked with quality learning materials, organized in labeled containers
• Attend monthly (or more frequent) team-planning meetings
• Actively participate in the Annual Campaign by developing donors and volunteers

What You Can Expect

• Support from an amazing team
• Opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA
• Being part of a non-profit organization that strengthens the community