Afterschool Program Mentor Part-Time Impact

YMCA of Western North Carolina; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounted household membership

Discounted program fees

403(b) savings plan on day one

YMCA retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

YMCA of Western North Carolina is seeking part-time after-school staff in Buncombe County, NC. The role focuses on ensuring safety and engagement of children, supporting homework, and following YMCA lesson plans in a varied shift schedule. Excellent communication with families is essential.

The position requires a high school diploma, 21+ years of age, and coursework in school-age care within a year. Bused certifications and adaptability are valued. YMCA benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in or completed at least 2 semester hours of school-age coursework within 1 year of hire.
• Previous experience with children or teens preferred but not required.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups from all social/economic backgrounds.
• Mini-bus certification or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and engagement of all children in assigned group.
• Offer homework support and encourage academic progress.
• Follow program lesson plans and consider children's needs.
• Cultivate a nurturing environment and promote positive play.
• Maintain open communication with supervisor for support/resources.
• Keep accurate classroom records and comply with standards and privacy.

Skills

Group management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Multilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

coursework in school-age care (2 semesters)

Job description

YMCA of Western North Carolina is seeking part-time after-school staff in Buncombe County, NC. The role focuses on ensuring safety and engagement of children, supporting homework, and following YMCA lesson plans in a varied shift schedule. Excellent communication with families is essential.

The position requires a high school diploma, 21+ years of age, and coursework in school-age care within a year. Bused certifications and adaptability are valued. YMCA benefits are available.