Assistant Youth Mentor - After School Care

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an Assistant Youth Mentor for After School Care to work part-time with children, contributing to their growth and development in a structured yet fun environment. This role is vital for instilling confidence and positive learning experiences, with responsibilities including curriculum implementation and maintaining a supportive atmosphere. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant child care experience, alongside a passion for youth mentorship.

Benefits

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summer camp programs

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment.
• Ability to maintain a controlled and engaging learning environment.
• Must pass relevant clearances and ongoing training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Find engaging ways to help kids learn and build self-esteem.
• Implement curriculum ensuring child-centered and developmental learning.
• Maintain daily attendance and compliance paperwork.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Child development coursework (2+ years)

Job description

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Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

Summer hours available: June 16 - August 1

We believe great minds are nurtured by great leaders. 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

• Edward Gideon School (AM care available)
• Francis Hopkins School
• Isaac A Sheppard School
• James G Blaine School
• James Logan School
• John F Hartranft School
• Juniata Park Academy
• Lewis Elkins School
• Paul Dunbar School
• Potter Thomas School
• Tanner Duckrey School
• William D Kelly 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

• High school diploma or equivalent, or enrollment in 2+ years of child development coursework
• 2+ years verified child care experience
• Prior experience working with children (professional, volunteer, or familial)
• Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment
• Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings including but not limited to 6 hours of child care related trainings annually
  
  
  

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 curriculum for program; ensuring child centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences, including potentially overseeing classroom staff
• Providing quality and appropriate adult/child interactions through engagement, positive and encouraging feedback, and asking open ended questions
• Utilize positive reinforcement techniques for redirection as a form of behavior management
• Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner
• 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
  
  
  

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.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.

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