Youth Enrichment Instructor

Ymcachicago; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Wellness resources

Retirement contributions

Free family gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

Indian Boundary YMCA in Downers Grove, IL is seeking Youth Enrichment Instructors to support on-site elementary school programs, promoting learning, character development, and healthy living.

You will work with a team to provide safe, engaging activities; 17+ with childcare/education background preferred; pay range $18.50–$19/hour; benefits include health, PTO, retirement, and 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

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, healthy living and safety on-site at elementary school locations
• Collaborate with team to deliver engaging, safe programs and ensure positive participant experiences
• Promote inclusion and community impact through supportive interactions with youth and families

Skills

Strong communicator

Enthusiastic leader

Youth development

Equity awareness

Job description

Indian Boundary YMCA
711 59th St.
Downers Grove, IL 60516, USA

Pay or shift range: $18.50 USD to $19 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

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

Competitive pay: $18.50–$19/hr

Benefits

• Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more
• Free family gym membership and employee discounts

Location

• Maercker Intermediate School (5827 South Cass Ave., Westmont, IL 60559)

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

• 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

Preferred

Leader

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Enthusiastic

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

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

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

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