Youth Enrichment Instructor

Youth Enrichment Instructor

Crown Family YMCA - Chicago, IL

Overview

Salary Range $18.50 - $19.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time

Description

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–$19.00/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