Youth Mentor & Learning Coach — Flexible Schedule

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

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Flexible work schedule

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Résumé du poste

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an experienced childcare professional for the 2026-2027 school year, offering $16.00–$16.50 per hour. The role focuses on nurturing growth, engaging kids, and connecting with the community in a fun, diverse environment.

Responsibilities include implementing curriculums, supervising classroom staff, maintaining attendance and records, and collaborating with families. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of child care experience;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or enrollment in 2+ years of child development coursework
• 2+ years verified child care experience
• Prior experience working with children (professional, volunteer, or familial)
• Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment
• Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings including but not limited to 6 hours of child care related trainings annually

Responsabilités

• Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children's self esteem
• Implement curriculum for program; ensuring child centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences, including potentially overseeing classroom staff
• Providing quality and appropriate adult/child interactions through engagement, positive and encouraging feedback, and asking open ended questions
• Utilize positive reinforcement techniques for redirection as a form of behavior management
• Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner
• 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

Connaissances

Patience

Communication with parents

Training compliance

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in 2+ years of child development coursework

2+ years verified child care experience

Description du poste

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an experienced childcare professional for the 2026-2027 school year, offering $16.00–$16.50 per hour. The role focuses on nurturing growth, engaging kids, and connecting with the community in a fun, diverse environment.

Responsibilities include implementing curriculums, supervising classroom staff, maintaining attendance and records, and collaborating with families. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of child care experience;