Enrichment Specialist - Baltimore City

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc. is seeking an energetic Enrichment Specialist to lead children and teens in positive, fun, and enriching activities that support healthy youth development.

You will prepare and submit lesson plans tailored to the individual needs of students in grades K‑12 located in schools within low income communities served by the Y. This role requires clear communication with children, parents/guardians, members and school staff; a willingness to work at multiple locations;

Qualifications

• Interest in well-being of school-age youth.
• Prior experience leading school-age youth.
• Clear communication with children, parents/guardians, staff.
• Flexible and able to work across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage children and teens in enriching activities.
• Prepare and submit lesson plans tailored to youth needs.
• Support youth in low-income communities served by the Y.
• Nurture youth adversely affected by the achievement gap.

Skills

Youth development

Experience leading youth

Communication skills

Flexibility / mobility

Job description

How this role contributes to the Y’s mission:

As a Y Enrichment Specialist, you will lead children and teens and engage them in positive, fun and enriching activities that support healthy youth development. You will prepare and submit lesson plans that meet the individual needs of the youth and the overall goals of Y programs for students in grades K‑12 located in schools in low income communities served by the Y in Central Maryland. As an Enrichment Specialist, you’ll contribute to the Y and to our overall community by supporting and nurturing youth adversely impacted by the achievement gap.

This work is right for you if you have:

• An interest in the well-being of school age youth, enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit
• Some prior experience leading school age youth
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, school administration and other Y associates
• An ability to be flexible and work at multiple locations