Afternoon Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment

Greater Philadelphia YMCA•Philadelphia, PA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun! This role is for the 2026-2027 School Year, with working hours Monday-Friday from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. The specific childcare site will be determined during the interview process.

Requirements

Achievement of a degree from an accredited college or university in an education or human services related field
2+ years verified child care experience (2500 hours)
Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment
Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings

Responsibilities

Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self esteem
Implement and plan curriculum for program; ensuring child centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences throughout classrooms using positive reinforcement for behavioral management
Conduct and record weekly child observations as well as any related to child behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parents/guardians
Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner regarding children’s program experience, progress (written as well as verbal) while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity
Accurately maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports, as well as compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports
Ensure centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning center
Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed
Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign an work to develop donors and volunteers