Assistant Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment
About The Position
The Assistant Youth Mentor supports before- and after-school enrichment programs for the 2026–2027 school year at a Greater Philadelphia YMCA childcare site, with the specific site determined during the interview. The role focuses on creating engaging, child-centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences, maintaining a positive and well-managed environment, and communicating effectively with children’s parents or guardians. The position may include overseeing classroom staff. The YMCA offers team support, opportunities to learn and grow, and the opportunity to contribute to a nonprofit organization serving the community.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or enrollment in at least two years of child development coursework.
- At least two years of verified childcare experience.
- Prior experience working with children, whether professional, volunteer, or familial.
- Passion for working with children in a fun, diverse environment.
- Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep training current, including at least six hours of childcare-related training annually.
Responsibilities
- Find engaging ways to help children learn while maintaining environments that support their self-esteem.
- Implement program curriculum and ensure learning experiences are child-centered and developmentally appropriate; potentially oversee classroom staff.
- Provide quality adult-child interactions through engagement, positive and encouraging feedback, and open-ended questions.
- Use positive reinforcement to redirect behavior.
- Communicate patiently, kindly, effectively, and promptly with parents and guardians.
- Maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, allergy reports, timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports accurately and in compliance with requirements.
- Maintain centers with quality learning materials, organized in labeled containers for the appropriate learning centers.
- Attend monthly team-planning meetings or additional meetings as needed.
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership with access to all branches.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Discounts on childcare and summer camp programs.
- Support from an amazing team.
- Opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
