After School Program Enrichment Teacher - Haverhill YMCA
About The Position
Do you have a passion for sharing your skills and inspiring young minds? Are you looking for a fun, rewarding role where you can make a difference in your community? Join our Afterschool Enrichment Team! The YMCA partners with local schools to provide engaging, hands-on enrichment activities for students in grades K–5. From dance and yoga to arts, movement, sports, and STEM — our programs spark curiosity, build confidence, and help kids discover new talents. As an Afterschool Enrichment Instructor, you will create a safe, supportive, and exciting environment where children can learn, explore, and grow. You’ll lead activities in your area of expertise — whether that’s the creative arts, athletic skills, or STEM-based projects — while fostering teamwork, self-expression, and a love of learning. In this role, you will: Plan and deliver fun, age-appropriate activities for elementary school students Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants Encourage exploration, skill-building, and positive peer interaction Work collaboratively with YMCA and school staff to deliver high-quality programming Maintain safety and supervise participants at all times To thrive in this position, you: Have experience working with children in a structured program or school setting Can adapt activities to engage a variety of skill levels and interests Are enthusiastic, creative, and able to inspire participation Show empathy, patience, and understanding for children’s diverse needs Why work with us? Make a direct, positive impact in your community Gain valuable experience in childcare, youth programming, and enrichment instruction Free YMCA membership & program discounts Paid training and professional development opportunities Opportunities for advancement across our YMCA locations Bring your passion, skills, and creativity — and help us make after-school hours a time for fun, learning, and growth!
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Previous experience working with youth or children preferred
- Pay is based on experience and skill
- After-school hours available Monday through Friday, with flexibility up to 5 days per week.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
- Physically and mentally acts appropriately and immediately to unexpected circumstances
- Have experience working with children in a structured program or school setting
- Can adapt activities to engage a variety of skill levels and interests
- Are enthusiastic, creative, and able to inspire participation
- Show empathy, patience, and understanding for children’s diverse needs
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver fun, age-appropriate activities for elementary school students
- Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants
- Encourage exploration, skill-building, and positive peer interaction
- Work collaboratively with YMCA and school staff to deliver high-quality programming
- Maintain safety and supervise participants at all times
Benefits
- Make a direct, positive impact in your community
- Gain valuable experience in childcare, youth programming, and enrichment instruction
- Free YMCA membership & program discounts
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement across our YMCA locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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