Afternoon Youth Mentor & Learning Coach

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on child care and summer cam

Opportunities to learn & grow at the Y

Job summary

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic after-school caregiver to support students at Isaac A Sheppard School, Lewis Elkins School, and Potter Thomas School in Philadelphia. The role runs Monday–Friday from 2:00pm to 6:00pm for the 2026-2027 school year, with compensation of $18.00 to $18.50 per hour.

Requirements include a degree in education or human services, at least 2 years (2,500 hours) of verified childcare experience, and the ability to obtain all required clearances.

Qualifications

• 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 trainings

Responsibilities

• Find 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

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or human services

Job description

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic after-school caregiver to support students at Isaac A Sheppard School, Lewis Elkins School, and Potter Thomas School in Philadelphia. The role runs Monday–Friday from 2:00pm to 6:00pm for the 2026-2027 school year, with compensation of $18.00 to $18.50 per hour.

Requirements include a degree in education or human services, at least 2 years (2,500 hours) of verified childcare experience, and the ability to obtain all required clearances.