Assistant Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment

Greater Philadelphia YMCA•Dresher, PA

About The Position

The Assistant Youth Mentor supports before- and after-school enrichment programs for the 2026–2027 school year. The specific childcare site will be determined during the interview. The role focuses on helping children learn and grow in a fun, diverse environment through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, positive interactions, and effective behavior guidance. The mentor also maintains program records and learning spaces, communicates with parents and guardians, and participates in team planning. The position offers compensation of $16.00–$16.50. YMCA offerings include a free membership with access to all branches, a flexible work schedule, discounts on child care and summer camp programs, and support for planning for the future. Employees can also expect team support and opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA, a nonprofit organization working to strengthen 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 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 and keep up to date on trainings, 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 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 techniques to redirect behavior.
Communicate patiently, kindly, effectively, and in a timely manner 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.
Keep centers supplied with quality learning materials and organize materials in labeled containers for the appropriate learning centers.
Attend monthly team-planning meetings or additional meetings as needed.
Maintain required clearances and stay current with required trainings, including at least six hours of child-care-related training annually.