Youth Enrichment Instructor

Paycom - ATS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness resources

Retirement contributions

Free family gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic Youth Enrichment Instructor to operate on-site at an elementary school location after school. You will help create child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, and healthy living while ensuring safety and a nurturing team atmosphere.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and a passion for youth development and equity within a weekday schedule, with paid benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 17+ years old with relevant experience or coursework in childcare, education, or recreation.
• Strong communicator, enthusiastic leader, and passionate about youth development and equity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development and healthy living.
• Support safety and security of program participants and ensure a safe, engaging after-school experience.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Youth development

Equity

Education

Childcare coursework

Job description

Lead, Inspire, Grow: Shape the Future with Us as a Before & After School Youth Enrichment Instructor!Youth Enrichment Instructors will assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive & nurturing relationships and healthy living on-site at one of our elementary school locations. The YEI plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participantsWhy You'll Thrive Here:Grow with us — ongoing training and advancement opportunitiesLead with purpose — be a positive role model for youthThrive in culture — work in a team that values inclusion, passion, and community impactPerks & Benefits:Competitive pay: $18.50–$19.00/hrConsistent weekday schedule (AM and/or PM shifts)Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and moreFree family gym membership and employee discountsQualifications:17+ years old with relevant experience or coursework in childcare, education, or recreationStrong communicator, enthusiastic leader, and passionate about youth development and equityMeet responsibilities and qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisorFollowing all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of childrenReporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisorCompleting all child abuse prevention training as required