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 for the 2026–2027 school year. The specific childcare site will be determined during the interview. The role involves creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children, supporting positive behavior and self-esteem, communicating with families, maintaining program records and learning spaces, and participating in team planning. The YMCA describes the position as an opportunity to support the community, learn and grow, and work with a supportive team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or enrollment in at least two years of child development coursework.
- At least two years of verified child care 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.
- Ability to keep trainings current, including at least six hours of child care-related training annually.
Responsibilities
- Find engaging ways to help children learn while maintaining an environment that builds 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.
- Communicate patiently, kindly, effectively, and promptly with parents and guardians.
- Maintain accurate daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports.
- Complete compliant timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports.
- Maintain centers with quality learning materials, organized in labeled containers associated with 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 child care and summer camp programs.
- Support from a 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
