Mentor of School-Age Students

2 weeks ago


West Grove, PA, United States YMCA of Greater Brandywine Full time
Job Details

Job Location
Jennersville BASE Penn London - West Grove, PA

Secondary Job Location(s)
Jennersville YMCA - West Grove , PA

Position Type
Part Time

Education Level
High School

Salary Range
$15.39 - $20.01 Hourly

Travel Percentage
None

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Childcare/Day Camp

Description

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure

The Mentor of School-Age Students supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit charitableorganization committed to strengthening community through Youth Development Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. The Mentor of School-Age Students creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes all children and families while promoting and maintaining a strong educational program in accordance with the YMCA and licensing and quality requirements.

Who Are We?

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Perks & Benefits

  • Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
  • Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
  • Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more
  • 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
  • Career development and paid training
  • Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00
What You'll Do
  • Maintain supervision of all students.
  • Provide a safe, clean, and risk-free environment.
  • Engage with the children to encourage their development and involvement in activities.
  • Maintain maintenance records, including, but not limited to: accident and incident reports, sign in/out sheets, attendance records.
  • Greet parents and children daily and report or direct parental concerns to the lead teacher or director.
  • Use positive guidance to support children.
  • Follow DHS procedures and help others do as well.
  • Provide care for the needs of children.
  • Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications

What You'll Need
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED and 2,500 hours of service (2 years) of childcare experience preferred
  • 30 credit hours of early childhood, elementary or related human services field education
  • 15 college credit hours and one-year experience related to the care
  • 2,500 hours of service
  • Current CDA certificate
  • Must keep an up-to-date DHS file
  • Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire


Work Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, communicate and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.

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