Assistant Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Hatboro (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate childcare professional dedicated to nurturing young minds. This role involves creating engaging learning environments, implementing developmentally appropriate curricula, and fostering positive interactions with children and parents. Join a supportive team at a non-profit organization focused on strengthening the community through impactful programs. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in children's lives and enjoy a fun, diverse work atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free YMCA Membership

Discounts on Child Care

Discounts on Summer Camp Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years verified child care experience required.
• Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum ensuring child-centered learning experiences.
• Maintain daily attendance records and emergency contact binders.

Skills

Child Care Experience

Communication Skills

Positive Reinforcement Techniques

Curriculum Implementation

Education

High School Diploma

Child Development Coursework

Job description

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Upper Moreland Primary School, 3900 Orangemans Rd, Hatboro, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Willow Grove YMCA, 3300 Davisville Road, Hatboro, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Willow Hill Elementary School, 1700 Coolidge Ave, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Friday, April 25, 2025

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

Some rewards for joining our team:

Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

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 parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner
• Accurately maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, allergy reports, and 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 centers
• 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.