Youth Enrichment Instructor

Overview

Youth Enrichment Instructor at YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago provides child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive and nurturing relationships, and healthy living on-site at elementary school locations. The YEI ensures a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience while maintaining safety and security of all participants.

• Help create child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive and nurturing relationships, and healthy living on-site at elementary school locations.
• Ensure participants have a safe, supportive, interactive, and enriching program experience while maintaining safety and security of all participants.

• 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

• Competitive pay: $17.90–$18.03/hr
• Consistent weekday schedule, Monday-Friday 2-6pm
• Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more
• Free family gym membership and employee discounts

• Libby Elementary School - 5300 S. Loomis Blvd., Chicago, IL 60609
• Alex Haley Academy - 11411 S Eggleston Ave., Chicago, IL 60628
• Langford Community Academy - 6010 S Throop St., Chicago, IL 60636

• 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.

• 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

• Entry level

• Part-time