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Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware · 5 days ago

Youth Development Professional- School Sites

Wilmington, DE

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15/hr - $17/hr

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has been serving the community for over 90 years, focusing on providing a safe haven for youth. The Youth Development Professional is responsible for assisting in the development and operation of quality school-age childcare programs that comply with state licensing requirements.

Fundraising

Responsibilities

Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for school age childcare centers: address non-compliance issues as needed or directed

Assist Childcare or Program Director in effectively delivering a variety of age-appropriate programs and activities, which reflect Boys & Girls Club’s five core program areas and Youth Development Strategy, for children ages 6 – 12

Help ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities. This involves but is not limited to condition of equipment and facilities, age-appropriateness, ability levels, weather, appropriate use of equipment and supplies

Assist Childcare or Program Director in supervising children within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and in compliance with applicable state licensing regulations

Assist Childcare or Program Director in maintaining productive relationships with parents, school faculty and administrators and staff, and other visitors to the Club

Present yourself as a positive role model for children at all times

Consistently adhere to the policies and practices of BGCDE OCCL and Delaware STARS

Contribute toward development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Club in the community

Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed

Qualification

School Age Site Assistant CertificateFirst Aid/CPR CertificationSchool Age Site Coordinator CertificateSchool Age Site Coordinator Administrator CertificatePositive role modelCommunication skillsDecision-making skills

Required

18 years of age or older

Must have School Age Site Assistant Certificate

20 years of age or older and ability to drive 8 passenger van (must have valid driver's license with less than 5 points)

First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire

Must possess a School Age Site Coordinator Certificate from the Department of Education

Must possess a School Age Site Coordinator Administrator certificate from the Department of Education

All Levels must be able to pass an FBI clearance, State of Delaware Criminal History Background Check, National and State Sexual Abuse Registry check, and National and State Child Abuse Registry Check per DelaCare regulations

Maintain a high energy level

Be comfortable working with children ages 6-12 in varying levels of physical activity

Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds when preparing rooms for activities

Typically bends, stoops, walks and sometimes runs on a regular basis while interacting with children in various activities throughout the day

Ability to perform duties effectively under stressful conditions; ability to make decisions quickly and accurately with tact and impartiality

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Benefits

Medical Benefits - Part-time employees who meet the following criteria are eligible for benefits per Affordable Care Act (ACA) Guidelines: 1 (one) year of service averaging 30 hours per week.

Vision & Dental 1 (one) year of service averaging 25 hours per week.

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program