Afterschool Program Staff

Penobscot Bay YMCA; Maine; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Training

Professional development

Team environment

Job summary

Penobscot Bay YMCA is hiring part-time Afterschool Program staff for Camden-Rockport Elementary School and Knox County locations. Schedule is 2:00 PM–5:30 PM on weekdays after school.

The role offers meaningful work serving local kids and requires individuals who are dependable, positive, and enthusiastic about working with children. No extensive childcare experience is required; training is provided, and CPR/First Aid/AED and Child Abuse Prevention certifications are required within 30 days of

Qualifications

• No prior childcare experience required; training provided.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention certifications required within 30 days of hire.
• At least 16 years old; dependable, positive, team player.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for children.
• Lead and participate in games, arts and crafts, STEM projects, recreation, and other engaging activities.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and teammates.
• Support daily routines, snack service, cleanup, and program transitions.
• Help children develop confidence, friendships, independence, and new skills.
• Follow YMCA policies and state and local health and safety requirements.

Job description

Part-Time | Weekday Afternoons | Elementary Schools in Knox County

Make Your Afternoons Matter

Looking for a part-time job that's fun, meaningful, and makes a difference in your community?

Join the Penobscot Bay YMCA Afterschool Team and help create a safe, active, and engaging environment where children can have fun, build confidence, make friends, and thrive after school.

We're looking for dependable, positive people who enjoy working with kids. This can be a great opportunity for high school students (16+), college students, retirees, parents, or anyone looking for meaningful part-time work.

Previous childcare experience is welcome, but it's not required. We'll provide the training you need to be successful.

Schedule & Locations

Afterschool Program Staff opportunities are currently available at:

• Camden-Rockport Elementary School (CRES): 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
• Floating Coverage|Knox County: 2:00 PM–5:30 PM

Why You'll Love Working at the Y

• Free individual YMCA membership — a $696 annual value
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Meaningful work that directly impacts local children and families

What You'll Do

As a member of our Afterschool Team, you'll help make the hours after school some of the best hours of a child's day.

You'll:

• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for children.
• Lead and participate in games, arts and crafts, STEM projects, recreation, and other engaging activities.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and your teammates.
• Support daily routines, snack service, cleanup, and program transitions.
• Help children develop confidence, friendships, independence, and new skills.
• Follow YMCA policies and state and local health and safety requirements.
• Respond appropriately to behavior concerns, medical situations, and emergencies.
• Help maintain clean, organized, and welcoming program spaces.
• Participate in required staff meetings and training.
• Support Vacation Camp and Snow Camp opportunities when Afterschool is not in session.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the success of the program.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

You don't need years of childcare experience to make a great Afterschool team member.

We're looking for people who are:

• At least 16 years old.
• Dependable and responsible.
• Positive and enthusiastic.
• Comfortable interacting with children.
• Able to use good judgment and work as part of a team.
• Willing to learn and participate in required training.

Previous experience working with children is preferred, but not required.

CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention certifications are required within 30 days of hire. The YMCA provides the required training.

Work Environment & Physical Expectations

This is an active position working with children in both indoor and outdoor settings. Staff should be able to:

• Lead and actively participate in games, recreation, and enrichment activities.
• Move, bend, kneel, reach, and remain active throughout the shift.
• Lift and carry up to 40 pounds as needed.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Maintain awareness of their surroundings and respond quickly and appropriately to children's needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Come Work With Us!

If you're looking for part-time work where you can have fun, build experience, connect with your community, and make a real difference for local kids, we'd love to meet you.

The Penobscot Bay YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

The Penobscot Bay YMCA maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding child abuse.