Youth Mentor - Before / After School Enrichment

Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available for AM and PM Care | $16.50-17.50

We believe great minds are nurtured by great teachers. Is that you?

We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun! 

Specific childcare site determined within interview

• Arrowhead Elementary School
• Audubon YMCA
• Eagleville Elementary School
• Woodland Elementary School
• Worcester Elementary School

Some rewards for joining our team: 

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! 

• Flexible work schedule

• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job

• 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

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• 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

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team

• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA

• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application. 

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Salary : $17 - $18