Now Hiring: Afterschool Program Staff

Part-Time | Weekday Afternoons | Elementary Schools in Knox County

Make Your Afternoons Matter

Looking for a part-time job that's fun, meaningful, and makes a difference in your community?

Join the Penobscot Bay YMCA Afterschool Team and help create a safe, active, and engaging environment where children can have fun, build confidence, make friends, and thrive after school.

We're looking for dependable, positive people who enjoy working with kids. This can be a great opportunity for high school students (16+), college students, retirees, parents, or anyone looking for meaningful part-time work.

Previous childcare experience is welcome, but it's not required. We'll provide the training you need to be successful.

Schedule & Locations

Afterschool Program Staff opportunities are currently available at:

• Camden-Rockport Elementary School (CRES): 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
• Floating Coverage|Knox County: 2:00 PM–5:30 PM

Why You'll Love Working at the Y

• Free individual YMCA membership — a $696 annual value
• YMCA Retirement Fund eligibility
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Consistent afterschool work
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Meaningful work that directly impacts local children and families

What You'll Do

As a member of our Afterschool Team, you'll help make the hours after school some of the best hours of a child's day.

You'll:

• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for children.
• Lead and participate in games, arts and crafts, STEM projects, recreation, and other engaging activities.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and your teammates.
• Support daily routines, snack service, cleanup, and program transitions.
• Help children develop confidence, friendships, independence, and new skills.
• Follow YMCA policies and state and local health and safety requirements.
• Respond appropriately to behavior concerns, medical situations, and emergencies.
• Help maintain clean, organized, and welcoming program spaces.
• Participate in required staff meetings and training.
• Support Vacation Camp and Snow Camp opportunities when Afterschool is not in session.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the success of the program.