Youth Mentor - Before / After School Enrichment
About the role
We are seeking an experienced professional passionate about nurturing young minds and connecting with our community. Joining our team offers free YMCA membership and flexible schedules.
Responsibilities
- Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self-esteem.
- Implement and plan curriculum for program; ensuring child-centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences throughout classrooms using positive reinforcement for behavioral management.
- Conduct and record weekly child observations as well as any related to child behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parents/guardians.
- Be 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 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 centers.
- Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed.
- Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign and work 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
Knowledge of child development theories and practices, ability to manage classroom environments, and strong communication skills are essential.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
Benefits
Free YMCA membership, flexible work schedule, sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs, opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA, being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger.
Pay
$16.50-$17.50 per hour
Schedule
Flexible work schedule
Benefits
Free YMCA membership, sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs, opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA, being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger.
Contact Information
To apply, please visit our website and complete our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer.