Enrichment Leader - La Mesa

YMCA of San Diego County; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking an Enrichment Leader to supervise and support a group of students aged 3-5, assisting with homework and enrichment activities. You will plan hands-on activities across arts, science, cooking, and sports, while ensuring safety and fostering creativity.

The role requires a positive role model and adaptability to a dynamic school-year schedule. Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, guiding online learning, and maintaining a welcoming environment

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Interest in working with groups of children ages 5–12 from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to lead in two or more areas such as arts, crafts, drama, sports, science or cooking.
• Completion of Child Abuse Prevention training prior to working with participants.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification for Adult and Child/Infant within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and implementing the daily program per YMCA policies.
• Plan and implement lesson plans in arts & crafts, cooking, science, engineering, sports, drama, etc.
• Support and guide students with distance learning and homework completion.
• Create an age-appropriate learning environment that fosters creativity and individuality.
• Actively supervise participants to ensure safety and positive guidance.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff, students and families.
• Respond to the needs of individual students and adjust activities.
• Be prepared for activities and adhere to schedule; serve as a role model.
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to program improvements.
• Provide behavior guidance aligned with developmental needs and safety standards.

Skills

Arts & crafts

Drama

Science

Sports

Team building

Cooking

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/AED and First Aid certification (Adult & Child/Infant)

Child Abuse Prevention training

Job description

Overview

Enrichment Leader

The Enrichment Leader, under the supervision of the Enrichment Supervisor: supervises and supports a group of students ages 3-5 daily with completing homework, plans and implements enrichment activities; ensures the safety and well-being of students, and serves as a positive role model.

Schedule:

Tuesdays 9:30-11:15am ,Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm, Friday 9:45-11:00am and Saturdays 9:45-11:15am.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and implementation of the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies
• Plan and implement lesson plans for activities in the areas of arts & crafts, cooking, science, engineering, sports, drama and others
• Support and guide students with attending online distance learning and homework completion
• Create an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality in the participants
• Actively supervise program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times
• Maintain a positive and responsive relationship with staff, students and families
• Recognize and respond to needs of individual students
• Adhere to work schedule and be prepared for activities at the beginning of each shift
• Serve as role model to all students
• Actively contribute and participate in staff meetings or activities
• Provide positive behavior guidance that supports developmental, social-emotional and physical needs of all students
• Adheres to YMCA dress code and Code of Conduct and Mission Statement
• Perform daily duties that ensure space is properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe
• Ability to be flexible with change within a daily schedule
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act in an emergency situation
• Physical ability to lead sports, games and curriculum activities, monitor youth behavior, and perform general housekeeping responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma/GED
• Sincere interest in and ability to work with groups of children ages 5-12 years of diverse ethnic populations
• Skill set to lead students in at least two of the following areas: recreational games, Crafts, drama, songs, science, art, team building or sports
• Completion of Child Abuse Prevention training prior to working with program participants
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $20.41 /Hr.