Youth Mentor - Before / After School Enrichment

Greater Philadelphia YMCA•Wrightstown, NJ

About The Position

The Youth Mentor supports before- and after-school enrichment programs for the 2026–2027 school year. The role involves creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children, maintaining a positive and well-organized classroom environment, communicating with families, and completing required program records. The YMCA offers team support, opportunities to learn and grow, and the chance to contribute to a nonprofit organization focused on strengthening the community.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited college or university in an education- or human-services-related field.
At least 2 years of verified child care experience (2,500 hours).
Passion for working with children in a fun, diverse environment.
Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep trainings up to date.

Responsibilities

Find engaging ways to help children learn while maintaining environments that support their self-esteem.
Plan and implement curriculum and provide child-centered, developmentally appropriate learning experiences using positive reinforcement for behavior management.
Conduct and record weekly child observations, including observations related to behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parents or guardians.
Communicate patiently, kindly, effectively, and promptly with parents or guardians about children’s program experiences and progress, verbally and in writing, while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.
Maintain accurate daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, allergy reports, timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports.
Keep centers supplied with quality learning materials and organized in labeled containers appropriate to each learning center.
Attend monthly team-planning meetings or additional meetings as needed.
Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign and work to develop donors and volunteers.