Summer Enrichment Assistant (part-time

YWCA Central Carolinas is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Since 1902, YWCA has evolved to meet the needs of the surrounding community. Today, our programs include transitional housing, youth literacy programs, racial justice and advocacy work, and a co-ed fitness center.

YWCA’s youth literacy program provides year-round, out-of-school programming for students from low-income households in four Youth Learning Centers in Mecklenburg and Union Counties. Offered after school each day and all-day during breaks, teacher workdays and 8 weeks of summer, the literacy-focused program supplements students’ classroom learning with the goal of improving each child’s reading ability and supporting students holistically as they pursue their literacy goals.

The Summer Enrichment Assistant supports centers with full-day literacy-based summer programming for youth in grades K – 5. This position works in pairs and supports onsite activities for up to 30 youth, helping meet ratio needs and support summer programming mid‑June through mid‑August (onboarding/training begin in May).

Summer hours of care are generally Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Shifts are split 8:30 am – 1:30 pm and 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm except on field trip days where full day coverage may be needed. Staff should plan to be onsite 30 minutes before their shift begins. Ability to work weekends and evenings on occasion.

This position is ideal for individuals enrolled in a degree program pursuing early childhood education or who have more flexible time during summer months.

• In coordination with the site coordinator, assists in the planning and implementation of the summer schedule of activities, including reading programs, special activities, field trips, support services, health/wellness activities, etc.
• Supports site coordinator with preparation of daily activities.
• Assists with daily attendance.
• Performs CACFP child nutrition duties per state and federal guidelines including following the menu, serving snacks and meals during serving window and properly documenting meal counts and submit to site coordinator weekly.
• Provides hands on support with youth participation in literacy enrichment programming in coordination with the Program Support Coordinator.
• Provides transportation support for offsite activities planned for the day as needed.

• Engages with facility and community partners to build and maintain positive relationships. Manages youth behaviors during activities and workshops facilitated by partners.
• Engages volunteers onsite as needed.
• Provides department support at other locations when there is a need for coverage.

• Knows safety standards and escalates any unsafe conditions appropriately and in a timely manner to the site coordinator. Minimizes damage to property outside of regular wear and tear in the program setting. This includes maintaining security of all technology located onsite.
• Follows all incident/accident reporting protocols if a youth or employee is injured or there is a motor vehicle accident while driving on the organization’s behalf.
• Maintains line of sight visual supervision of all youth to ensure safety and security.
• Manages behavior in alignment with established guidelines and protocols in accordance with YWCA practices; escalating concerns when appropriate with the family and site coordinator.

High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum of two years of experience working with youth. Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to problem solve and plan ahead. Ability to maintain files, information, provide data for reports, use specialized software and operate standard program, classroom and instructional equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth, families, partners, schools, co‑workers and in the community.

Must be at least 18 years or older. A valid driver license with three years of driving experience required. Maintains…