Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Assistant Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment
Greater Philadelphia YMCA, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States
Assistant Youth Mentor – Before/After School Enrichment
Greater Philadelphia YMCA welcomes passionate professionals to nurture children’s growth in a fun, diverse environment.
Childcare Locations
Phoenixville YMCA
PAELC (Phoenixville Area Early Learning Center)
Barkley Elementary School
Manavon Elementary School
Schuylkill Elementary School
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.
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 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.
Benefits & Rewards
Free YMCA membership – access to all branches.
Flexible work schedule.
Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs.
Planning for your future? You can ask us how we do it at the Y – it’s awesome!
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.
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Childcare Locations
Phoenixville YMCA
PAELC (Phoenixville Area Early Learning Center)
Barkley Elementary School
Manavon Elementary School
Schuylkill Elementary School
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.
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 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.
Benefits & Rewards
Free YMCA membership – access to all branches.
Flexible work schedule.
Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs.
Planning for your future? You can ask us how we do it at the Y – it’s awesome!
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.
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