Youth Enrichment Instructor

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-$18.45/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:

* Kilmer Elementary School (6700 N Greenview Ave., Chicago, IL 60626) - Before, Lunch, Recess, & After School

* Goethe Elementary School (2236 N Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60647) - Lunch, Recess, & After School

* Hibbard Elementary School (3244 W Ainslie St., Chicago, IL 60625) - Lunch, Recess, & After School

* New Field Elementary School (1707 W Morse Ave., Chicago, IL 60626) - Before, Lunch, Recess, & After School

* Peterson School (5510 N Christiana Ave., Chicago, IL 60625) - Before, Lunch, Recess, & After School

* Solomon Elementary School (6206 N Hamlin Ave., Chicago, IL 60659) - Before & 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