Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment

Philaymca; Upper Dublin Township (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summer fun

Future planning support

Job summary

YMCA in Pennsylvania is seeking a part-time, hourly teacher/caregiver for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates should hold an education or human services degree and have 2+ years of verified child care experience (2500 hours). The role requires passing all relevant clearances and keeping trainings up to date.

You will develop engaging activities, plan curriculum, document observations, and communicate progress with parents while ensuring a safe, supportive environment for all children.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited college/university in education or human services.
• 2+ years verified child care experience (2500 hours).
• Ability to pass relevant clearances and keep trainings up to date.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning activities and maintain safe, supportive environments.
• Plan curriculum and ensure developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Record weekly observations and address behavior concerns with guardians.
• Communicate progress to parents in writing and verbally, maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain attendance, contact binders, allergy reports, and required paperwork.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication with parents

Positive reinforcement

Clearance training

Education

Education or human services degree

Job description

Part Time, Hourly | For the 2026-2027 School Year | $16.50-$17.50

We believe great minds are nurtured by great teachers. Is that you?

We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun!

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job

• Achievement of a degree from an accredited college or university in an education or human services related field
• 2+ years verified child care experience (2500 hours)
• Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment
• Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self esteem
• Implement and plan curriculum for program; ensuring child centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences throughout classrooms using positive reinforcement for behavioral management
• Conduct and record weekly child observations as well as any related to child behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parents/guardians
• Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner regarding children’s program experience, progress (written as well as verbal) while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity
• Accurately maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports, as well as compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports
• Ensure centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning center
• Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed
• Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign an work to develop donors and volunteers

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team
• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger