Youth Enrichment Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago•Palatine, IL

1d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Enrichment Instructors will assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive & nurturing relationships and healthy living on-site at one of our elementary school locations. The YEI plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participants.

Requirements

17+ years old with relevant experience or coursework in childcare, education, or recreation
Strong communicator, enthusiastic leader, and passionate about youth development and equity
Meet responsibilities and qualifications required as outlined in job description.
The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor.
Follows all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
Reports any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
Completes all child abuse prevention training as required.