Youth Enrichment Instructor

Ymcachicago; Elmhurst, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; 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

YMCA of Chicago is seeking Youth Enrichment Instructors to support on-site elementary school programs. You will help create child-centered environments that promote learning, character development and healthy living while safeguarding participants.

The role emphasizes being a positive role model and working with a team that values inclusion, passion, and community impact. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development and healthy living on-site.
• Ensure program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching experience.
• Maintain safety and security for all program participants and collaborate with staff to foster inclusion.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Equity advocacy

Job description

• 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

Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more

Free family gym membership and employee discounts

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

Behaviors

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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