Hybrid Youth Enrichment Instructor na YMCA

Lead, Inspire, Grow: Shape the Future with Us as a 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–$18.03/hr

• Consistent weekday schedule, Monday-Friday 2-6pm

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

• Free family gym membership and employee discounts

Locations: 

• Monarcas Academy - 5815 S Homan Ave., Chicago, IL 60629
• Libby Elementary School - 5300 S. Loomis Blvd., Chicago, IL 60609 
• Daniel Webster Elementary School - 4055 W Arthington, Chicago, IL 60624
• Roswell B. Mason Elementary School - 4217 W 18th St., Chicago, IL 60623
• Langford Community Academy - 6010 S Throop St., Chicago, IL 60636

Qualifications:

• 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.

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