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Greater Philadelphia YMCA

Assistant Youth Mentor- Before/After School Enrichment

Greater Philadelphia YMCA, Hatboro, Pennsylvania, United States

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Site Opportunities

Copper Beech Elementary School

Highland Elementary School

McKinley Elementary School

Overlook Elementary School

Roslyn Elementary School

Rydal Elementary School

Upper Moreland Primary School

Willow Grove YMCA

Willow Hill Elementary School

Benefits

Free YMCA membership – access to all branches

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summer camp programs

Career planning support – learn how to grow at the Y

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 6 hours of child care related trainings annually

Responsibilities

Find 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

Provide 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

Be patient and kind with 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 to Expect

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

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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.

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