Posted 3mo ago

Youth Enrichment Instructor

@ YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States
$18-$18/hrOnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:lead activities, promote learning, ensure safety
Requirements Summary:17+ years old; childcare/education experience or coursework; strong communicator; enthusiastic leader; equity; meet responsibilities; accommodations for disabilities.
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Job 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: $17.90–$18.45/hr

  • Consistent weekday schedule (AM and/or PM shifts) 

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

  • Free family gym membership and employee discounts

Locations: Lake Zurich CUSD #95

  • Isaac Fox Elementary School
  • May Whitney Elementary School
  • Sarah Adams Elementary School
  • Seth Paine Elementary School
  • Spencer Loomis Elementary 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