Youth Mentor & Learning Facilitator (Flexible Schedule)

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Huntingdon Valley (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible schedule

Discounts on care & camps

Future planning at Y

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an experienced childcare professional for the 2026-2027 school year. This role focuses on nurturing young minds, engaging with families, and creating a fun, inclusive learning environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent (or enrollment in 2+ years of child development coursework), 2+ years of verified childcare experience, and the ability to pass all required clearances and trainings.

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 trainings including 6 hours annually.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Child care experience

Passionate about children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in child development coursework (2+ years)

Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an experienced childcare professional for the 2026-2027 school year. This role focuses on nurturing young minds, engaging with families, and creating a fun, inclusive learning environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent (or enrollment in 2+ years of child development coursework), 2+ years of verified childcare experience, and the ability to pass all required clearances and trainings.