Summer Youth Enrichment Instructor

Community Schools, 1030 W. Van Buren, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

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.

• 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

Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more

Free family gym membership and employee discounts

• 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

• Innovative
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  Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Team Player
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  Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic
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  Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Growth Opportunities
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  Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Flexibility
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  Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact
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  Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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