Summer Youth Enrichment Instructor
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$18 - $18 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide a child-centered environment that promotes learning, character development, and healthy living at elementary school locations. Ensure the safety, security, and enrichment of all program participants through active supervision and support.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and related experience or coursework in childcare or education. Strong communication skills and a passion for youth development and equity are required.
Job description
Youth Enrichment Instructors will assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive & nurturing relationships and healthy living on-site at one of our elementary school locations. The YEI plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participants
Why You'll Thrive Here
- Grow with us — ongoing training and advancement opportunities
- Lead with purpose — be a positive role model for youth
- Thrive in culture — work in a team that values inclusion, passion, and community impact
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $17.90–$18.03/hr
- Consistent weekday schedule, Monday-Friday 8am-2pm
- Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more
- Free family gym membership and employee discounts
- Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age and/or 5 years older than the oldest child that participates in the program and meet program requirements for education and/or credentials.
- H.S. Diploma or GED along with related college coursework and/or equivalent experience in: childcare, education, recreation or related program. Additional educational or experience requirements may be required based on program license requirements.
- Strong communicator, enthusiastic leader, and passionate about youth development and equity
- Meet responsibilities and qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
- Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Health Benefits
- Retirement Contributions
- Wellness Resources
- Free Family Gym Membership
