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Kid Zone Team Member
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! Monday - Friday: 8am -2pm & Weekends: 8am - 1pm Do you love connecting with children and our members? We are looking for a Kid Zone Team Member to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community. Some rewards for joining our team: • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! • Flexible work schedule • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! What is needed for this job as our Kid Zone Team Member: • Age 15+ • Have experience and comfort working in child care - does not have to be professional • Have a willingness and desire to live out the mission of the Y • Are able to perform life saving skills in First Aid/CPR/AED/Emergency Oxygen (training provided) The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Kid Zone Team Member: • Maintaining a fun, safe, and clean environment for children to play and learn • Engaging with children to maximize their experience • Vigilantly monitor the children and their environment • Prevention of risk, bullying, and misbehavior What you can expect: • Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations • Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger • Great members to work with every day! After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.
Assistant Group Supervisor - Early Learning & Care
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! Part Time, Hourly | $16.00-$16.50 We believe great minds are nurtured by great teachers. Is that you? We are looking for an assistant teacher passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun! Some rewards for joining our team: • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! • Flexible work schedule • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! What is needed for this job: • High School degree or equivalent. • 2 years (2500 hours) verified childcare experience. The responsibilities we will trust you with: • Assist in planning and implementing dynamic curricula to ensure fun, child-centered, and age-appropriate lessons are offered. • Cultivate a sensitive, patient childcare environment for both children and families. • Maintain a healthy environment through light cleaning and supporting personal care routines of the children. • Supervise each child in your care by being able to identify, SEE, HEAR, DIRECT and ASSIST, always ensuring a safe environment. • Uphold all YMCA, State, and Quality Rating Systems policies and guidelines for overall commitment to quality in childcare. What you can expect: • Support from an amazing team • Opportunities to learn & grow • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.
Positive Behavior Specialist - Full Time
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! Full Time, Hourly | $23.60-26.44 per hour Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others? We are looking for a Positive Behavioral Specialist to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community. Some rewards for joining our team: • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! • 50% off programming including swimming lessons as well as childcare programs (early learning care, before and after care, day camp and overnight camp). • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y - it's awesome! • Comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc. What is needed for this job as our Positive Behavioral Specialist: • 21+ preferred, 5+ years experience working within youth development • Bachelor’s degree in field that meets PA DHS requirements • Current or prior experience in education, recreation, child psychology or related fields • Knowledge of community resources and experience with a variety of agencies • Skill in individual and group assessments and treatment techniques The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Positive Behavioral Specialist: • Work closely with families, onsite staff, and external service providers to ensure that age appropriate services and support are in place for students who have emotional and behavioral challenges to be successful in an inclusive environment • Provide individual incident/case support, conduct observations that focus on positive behavior management and youth development • Locate, coordinate, and monitor services for students in the program in collaboration with student’s onsite team so students make meaningful progress towards identified goals and outcomes • Provide behavior management resources and best practices to Y staff, and program participants/family • Prepare reports to track progress and identify trends • Ability to handle stressful situations and carry out responsibilities during times of crisis • Behave and speak in a professional manner at all times, maintaining a cooperative staff relationship with all personnel in the program setting • Demonstrate understanding, patience, and receptiveness towards students of various age groups, temperaments, and abilities • Ability to formulate eligibility recommendations for emotional impairment What you can expect: • Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations • Opportunities to learn and grow • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger • Great members to work with every day! YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Non-Profit Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me - we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.
Morning Assistant Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! For the 2026-2027 School Year | Monday-Friday 7:00am-9:00am | $16.00-$16.50 We believe great minds are nurtured by great leaders. Is that you? We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun! Specific childcare site determined within interview • Edward Gideon School • Tanner Duckrey School Some rewards for joining our team: • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! • Flexible work schedule • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! What is needed for this job • High school diploma or equivalent, or enrollment in 2+ years of child development coursework • 2+ years verified child care experience • Prior experience working with children (professional, volunteer, or familial) • Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment • Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings including but not limited to 6 hours of child care related trainings annually The responsibilities we will trust you with: • Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self esteem • Implement curriculum for program; ensuring child centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences, including potentially overseeing classroom staff • Providing quality and appropriate adult/child interactions through engagement, positive and encouraging feedback, and asking open ended questions • Utilize positive reinforcement techniques for redirection as a form of behavior management • Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner • Accurately maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports, as well as compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports • Ensure centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning center • Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed What you can expect: • Support from an amazing team • Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.
Morning Assistant Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! For the 2026-2027 School Year | Monday-Friday 7:00am-9:00am | $16.00-$16.50 We believe great minds are nurtured by great leaders. Is that you? We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun! Specific childcare site determined within interview • Edward Gideon School • Tanner Duckrey School Some rewards for joining our team: • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! • Flexible work schedule • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! What is needed for this job • High school diploma or equivalent, or enrollment in 2+ years of child development coursework • 2+ years verified child care experience • Prior experience working with children (professional, volunteer, or familial) • Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment • Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings including but not limited to 6 hours of child care related trainings annually The responsibilities we will trust you with: • Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self esteem • Implement curriculum for program; ensuring child centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences, including potentially overseeing classroom staff • Providing quality and appropriate adult/child interactions through engagement, positive and encouraging feedback, and asking open ended questions • Utilize positive reinforcement techniques for redirection as a form of behavior management • Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner • Accurately maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports, as well as compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports • Ensure centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning center • Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed What you can expect: • Support from an amazing team • Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.
Morning Assistant Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! For the 2026-2027 School Year | Monday-Friday 7:00am-9:00am | $18.00-$18.50 We believe great minds are nurtured by great leaders. Is that you? We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun! Specific childcare site determined within interview Some rewards for joining our team: • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! • Flexible work schedule • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! What is needed for this job • High school diploma or equivalent, or enrollment in 2+ years of child development coursework • 2+ years verified child care experience • Prior experience working with children (professional, volunteer, or familial) • Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment • Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings including but not limited to 6 hours of child care related trainings annually The responsibilities we will trust you with: • Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self esteem • Implement curriculum for program; ensuring child centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences, including potentially overseeing classroom staff • Providing quality and appropriate adult/child interactions through engagement, positive and encouraging feedback, and asking open ended questions • Utilize positive reinforcement techniques for redirection as a form of behavior management • Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner • Accurately maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports, as well as compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports • Ensure centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning center • Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed What you can expect: • Support from an amazing team • Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.
Afternoon Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! For the 2026-2027 School Year | Monday-Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm | $18.00-$18.50 We believe great minds are nurtured by great teachers. Is that you? We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun! Specific childcare site determined within interview • Tanner Duckrey School • Edward Gideon School • Paul Dunbar School Some rewards for joining our team: • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! • Flexible work schedule • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! What is needed for this job • Achievement of a degree from an accredited college or university in an education or human services related field • 2+ years verified child care experience (2500 hours) • Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment • Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings The responsibilities we will trust you with: • Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self esteem • Implement and plan curriculum for program; ensuring child centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences throughout classrooms using positive reinforcement for behavioral management • Conduct and record weekly child observations as well as any related to child behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parents/guardians • Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner regarding children’s program experience, progress (written as well as verbal) while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity • Accurately maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports, as well as compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports • Ensure centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning center • Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed • Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign an work to develop donors and volunteers What you can expect: • Support from an amazing team • Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.
Afternoon Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! For the 2026-2027 School Year | Monday-Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm | $18.00-$18.50 We believe great minds are nurtured by great teachers. Is that you? We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun! Specific childcare site determined within interview • Tanner Duckrey School • Edward Gideon School • Paul Dunbar School Some rewards for joining our team: • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! • Flexible work schedule • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! What is needed for this job • Achievement of a degree from an accredited college or university in an education or human services related field • 2+ years verified child care experience (2500 hours) • Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment • Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings The responsibilities we will trust you with: • Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self esteem • Implement and plan curriculum for program; ensuring child centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences throughout classrooms using positive reinforcement for behavioral management • Conduct and record weekly child observations as well as any related to child behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parents/guardians • Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner regarding children’s program experience, progress (written as well as verbal) while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity • Accurately maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports, as well as compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports • Ensure centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning center • Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed • Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign an work to develop donors and volunteers What you can expect: • Support from an amazing team • Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.
Afternoon Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! For the 2026-2027 School Year | Monday-Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm | $18.00-$18.50 We believe great minds are nurtured by great teachers. Is that you? We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun! Specific childcare site determined within interview • Tanner Duckrey School • Edward Gideon School • Paul Dunbar School Some rewards for joining our team: • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! • Flexible work schedule • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! What is needed for this job • Achievement of a degree from an accredited college or university in an education or human services related field • 2+ years verified child care experience (2500 hours) • Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment • Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings The responsibilities we will trust you with: • Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self esteem • Implement and plan curriculum for program; ensuring child centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences throughout classrooms using positive reinforcement for behavioral management • Conduct and record weekly child observations as well as any related to child behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parents/guardians • Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner regarding children’s program experience, progress (written as well as verbal) while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity • Accurately maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports, as well as compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports • Ensure centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning center • Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed • Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign an work to develop donors and volunteers What you can expect: • Support from an amazing team • Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.
Afternoon Youth Mentor - Before/After School Enrichment
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! For the 2026-2027 School Year | Monday-Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm | $18.00-$18.50 We believe great minds are nurtured by great teachers. Is that you? We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun! Specific childcare site determined within interview • John F. Hartranft School • E. Washington Rhodes Elementary School • William D. Kelley School • James G. Blaine School Some rewards for joining our team: • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! • Flexible work schedule • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! What is needed for this job • Achievement of a degree from an accredited college or university in an education or human services related field • 2+ years verified child care experience (2500 hours) • Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment • Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings The responsibilities we will trust you with: • Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self esteem • Implement and plan curriculum for program; ensuring child centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences throughout classrooms using positive reinforcement for behavioral management • Conduct and record weekly child observations as well as any related to child behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parents/guardians • Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner regarding children’s program experience, progress (written as well as verbal) while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity • Accurately maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports, as well as compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports • Ensure centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning center • Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed • Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign an work to develop donors and volunteers What you can expect: • Support from an amazing team • Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.