Youth Mentor - Before / After School Enrichment

About the role

We are seeking an experienced professional passionate about nurturing great minds through teaching and connecting with our community.

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 and conducting weekly child observations.
• Communicating effectively and in a timely manner regarding children’s program experience, progress (both written and verbal), while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.
• 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 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

• Passport to the world of early childhood education.
• Passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive reinforcement and behavioral management techniques.
• Curriculum development and implementation.
• Observational skills and ability to document observations.
• Confidentiality and sensitivity in handling sensitive information.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

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 We Offer

• 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.

How To Apply

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

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.