Enrichment Specialist - Baltimore City

The Y in Central Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking an Enrichment Specialist to guide school-age youth in engaging activities that promote healthy development at Y program sites. You will plan lessons for K-12 students and tailor activities to meet individual needs while coordinating with schools and families.

Ideal candidates demonstrate patience, strong communication, and the ability to work across multiple locations, upholding the Y’s values and codes of conduct.

Qualifications

• This role requires genuine interest in the well-being of school-age youth.
• Prior experience leading school-age youth is preferred.
• Clear communication and active listening with children, parents, staff, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead children and teens in positive, fun, enriching activities that support healthy youth development.
• Prepare and submit lesson plans meeting the needs of youth and program goals for K-12 students in Y sites.
• Support youth affected by achievement gaps and be flexible to work at multiple locations.

Skills

Youth development

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

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

All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.