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. The position involves working at one of our childcare sites during the 2026-2027 school year.

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

• Strong communication skills.
• Positive reinforcement techniques.
• Ability to maintain 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

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

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.

To apply, please complete our quick, 3-minute online application.