Assistant Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment
About The Position
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is hiring an Assistant Youth Mentor for its before- and after-school enrichment programs during the 2026–2027 school year. The specific childcare site will be determined during the interview. Potential sites include the Upper Perkiomen YMCA, Spring Valley YMCA, and several elementary schools in the area. The role focuses on helping children learn and thrive in a fun, diverse environment through developmentally appropriate activities, positive adult-child interactions, and supportive behavior guidance. The mentor also maintains program records and materials, communicates with families, and participates in team planning.
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.
- Experience working with children in a professional, volunteer, or family setting.
- 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 an environment that supports their self-esteem.
- Implement the 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 and support behavior management.
- 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 on time.
- 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
