Youth Mentor - Before / After School Enrichment

About the role

We are seeking an experienced professional passionate about nurturing great minds through engaging and developmentally appropriate childcare experiences.

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
• Using positive reinforcement for behavioral management
• Conducting and recording weekly child observations, addressing any concerns or developmental issues requiring early intervention with parents/guardians
• Communicating effectively and confidentially with parents/guardians regarding their children’s program experience and progress
• Maintaining accurate 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 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
• Compliance with all training requirements

Skills

• Positive reinforcement techniques
• Effective communication skills
• Confidentiality and sensitivity
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork and collaboration

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

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

What You Can Expect

• Support from an amazing team
• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
• Being a 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.