Youth Mentor - Before​/After School Enrichment

Join to apply for the Youth Mentor - Before / After School Enrichment role at Greater Philadelphia YMCA

We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun! Specific childcare site will be determined during the interview.

• Atlantic Avenue Elementary School
• Beverly City Elementary School
• C.
  
  B. Lamb Elementary School
• Delaware Avenue Elementary School
• Delran Intermediate School
• Glenview Avenue Elementary School
• Howard Yocum Elementary School
• Lindenwold School
• Maude Wilkins Elementary School
• Millbridge Elementary School
• Pearson Elementary School
• Riverside Elementary School
• Riverton School
• Seventh Avenue Elementary School

• 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!

• High school diploma or equivalent, or enrollment in 2+ years of child development coursework
• 2+ years verified childcare 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 at least 6 hours of child‑care related trainings annually

• Find new and engaging ways to help kids learn while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self‑esteem
• Implement curriculum for the program, ensuring child‑centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences, and potentially overseeing classroom staff
• Provide quality and appropriate adult/child interactions through engagement, positive and encouraging feedback, and open‑ended questions
• Utilize positive reinforcement techniques for redirection as a form of behavior management
• Be patient and kind with parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner
• Accurately maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, allergy reports, and comply with paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports
• Ensure centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning centers
• Attend team‑planning meetings monthly or more as needed

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

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great – we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3‑minute online application.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.