Youth Mentor: Flexible, Impactful Learning Champion

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Willow Grove (PA); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 24.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free YMCA membership - access to all

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summer cam

Planning for your future at the Y

Descripción de la vacante

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a part-time, hourly early childhood educator for the 2026-2027 school year. The role offers $16.50-$17.50 per hour and rewards like YMCA membership, flexible schedule, and program discounts. Requirements include a degree in education or human services and 2+ years of verified child care experience.

The position emphasizes engaging curriculum, child-centered learning, and collaboration with families and staff, with clearings and training required.

Formación

• 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 trainings

Responsabilidades

• 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 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

Conocimientos

Child care

Communication

Educación

Degree in education or human services

Descripción del empleo

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a part-time, hourly early childhood educator for the 2026-2027 school year. The role offers $16.50-$17.50 per hour and rewards like YMCA membership, flexible schedule, and program discounts. Requirements include a degree in education or human services and 2+ years of verified child care experience.

The position emphasizes engaging curriculum, child-centered learning, and collaboration with families and staff, with clearings and training required.