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Assistant Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment

Greater Philadelphia YMCA

#Behavior Management #Child Development #Curriculum Implementation #Non-Profit #Positive Reinforcement #Youth Mentorship #Enrichment Programs #Classroom Staff Supervision

Quick overview

Implement developmentally appropriate curricula and engage children through positive interactions to build self-esteem. Maintain organized learning environments and accurately manage attendance, allergy reports, and incident documentation.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, or enrollment in child development coursework, along with at least 2 years of verified child care experience. Candidates must pass all relevant clearances and commit to ongoing annual child care training.

high schoolRecord KeepingBehavior ManagementCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementChild DevelopmentParent CommunicationChild CarePositive Reinforcement

Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!
For the 2026-2027 School Year | $16.00-$16.50 We believe great minds are nurtured by great leaders.
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 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 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 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 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 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.

Assistant Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment

Assistant Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment

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