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Nature Preschool Enrichment Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025

Nurturing Young Minds in Nature: Join Us as a Nature Preschool Enrichment Instructor at Indian Boundary YMCA!

The Nature Preschool Enrichment Instructor is responsible for implementing and adapting a wide variety of enrichment activities for 3-5 year olds
in a fully immersive Nature Preschool program setting. The Enrichment Instructor 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.

Pay is $17.00 per hour, Monday-Friday schedule, and opportunities to grow within the organization

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
  • We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life.
  • 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
  • A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.
  • Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

Requirements & Preferred Qualifications for this position are:

  • Must be at least 17 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.
  • Must have the proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model for youth and staff demonstrating the values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty.
  • Commitment to and passion for the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission is required including a passion for working with diverse youth.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences.

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

Behaviors

Preferred
  • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
  • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Salary : $17

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