Youth Enrichment Instructor

Ymca-of-Metropolitan-Chicag; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekday schedule

Health benefits

PTO and retirement contributions

Free gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Chicago is hiring Youth Enrichment Instructors to work part time at multiple elementary school sites, offering a safe, engaging learning environment and supportive relationships for youth.

You'll facilitate activities, maintain supervision, and partner with school staff during after-school periods. Pays $18.50–$19.45 per hour with weekday shifts; benefits include health, PTO, retirement contributions, and a free gym membership.

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.
• Meet responsibilities and qualifications as outlined in job description.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, and healthy living on-site at elementary school locations.
• Ensure the safety and security of all program participants while delivering engaging activities.

Skills

Strong communicator

Youth development

Equity focus

Education

Childcare coursework

Education coursework

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lake View YMCA - Chicago, IL 60657

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $18.50 - $19.45 Hourly

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 participants.

Why You'll Thrive Here:

• Grow with us — ongoing training and advancement opportunities
• Lead with purpose — be a positive role model for youth
• Thrive in culture — work in a team that values inclusion, passion, and community impact

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive pay: $18.50–$19.45/hr
• Consistent weekday schedule (AM, Lunch, Recess, and/or PM shifts)
• Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more
• Free family gym membership and employee discounts

Locations:

• Peirce Elementary School (1423 W Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL 60640) - Before & After School
• Peirce Branch (5300 N. Broadway., Chicago, IL 60660) - Before & After School
• Jahn Public School (3149 North Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60657) - Before & After School
• Burley Elementary School (1630 W Barry Ave., Chicago, IL 60657) - After School
• Hamilton School (1650 W Cornelia Ave., Chicago, IL 60657) - Lunch, Recess, & After School
• Tubman Elementary School (2851 Seminary Ave., Chicago, IL 60657) - Lunch & After School

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
• Meet 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 supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help