Youth Enrichment Instructor
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listed on 2026-07-23
Listing for:
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-23
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
After School, Elementary School, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
After School, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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: $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
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