About this role
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: $18.50–$19.45/hr
• Consistent weekday schedule (AM, Lunch, Recess, and/or PM shifts)
• Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more
• Free family gym membership and employee discounts
Locations:
• Peirce Elementary School (1423 W Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL 60640) - Before & After School
• Peirce Branch (5300 N. Broadway., Chicago, IL 60660) - Before & After School
• Jahn Public School (3149 North Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60657) - Before & After School
• Burley Elementary School (1630 W Barry Ave., Chicago, IL 60657) - After School
• Hamilton School (1650 W Cornelia Ave., Chicago, IL 60657) - Lunch, Recess, & After School
• Tubman Elementary School (2851 Seminary Ave., Chicago, IL 60657) - Lunch & After School
Qualifications:
• 17+ years old with relevant experience or coursework in childcare, education, or recreation
• 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