Youth Mentor - Before / After School Enrichment
About The Position
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is hiring a Youth Mentor for before- and after-school enrichment for the 2026–2027 school year. The specific childcare site will be determined during the interview. The role focuses on creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children, maintaining a positive and well-managed environment, and communicating with parents and guardians about children’s experiences and progress. The mentor also maintains required classroom and program records, helps keep learning centers organized, attends team-planning meetings, and supports the YMCA’s Annual Campaign. The YMCA describes a supportive team, opportunities to learn and grow, and the chance to contribute to a nonprofit organization working to strengthen 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 an environment that supports their self-esteem and is well managed.
- Plan and implement curriculum, providing child-centered, developmentally appropriate learning experiences and using positive reinforcement for behavioral management.
- Conduct and record weekly child observations, including observations related to behavior or development that may require early intervention with parents or guardians.
- Communicate with parents and guardians patiently, kindly, effectively, and promptly about children’s program experiences and progress, both 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.
- Maintain centers with quality learning materials, organized in labeled containers and associated with appropriate learning centers.
- Attend monthly team-planning meetings or additional meetings as needed.
- Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign and work to develop donors and volunteers.
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership with access to all branches.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Discounts on child care and summer camp programs.
- Support from an amazing team.
- Opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA.
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Job Type
Full-time
