Job Summary

Under the limited supervision of the 21^st Century Project Director, the Youth Development Professional is responsible for assisting with the development and effective operation of a quality school age tutoring for our 21^st Century Grant learning program.

Essential Functions:

• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for school age childcare centers; address non-compliance issues as needed.
• Work one on one or with small groups to tutor and assist with homework and academic enrichment through our program.
• Work closely with the Project Director and other staff to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum cohesive with the 21^st Century Grant goals and guidelines. 
• Assist in successful, safe implementation of all 21^st Century activities to ensure programmatic outcomes and S.M.A.R.T. objectives are achieved.
• Consistently incorporate “high yield learning activities” in all childcare programs.
• Directly supervise children and youth within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and in compliance with applicable state licensing regulations.
• Meet Office of Child Care Licensing annual training requirements (18 hours).
• Present yourself as a positive role model for youth at all times.
• Consistently adhere to the policies and practices of BGCDE.
• Contribute toward development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Clubs in the community.
• Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.

 Qualifications & Education Requirements:

• This is a grant partnership between the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club and the Laurel School District; therefore, it is highly recommended that candidates are currently working for the Laurel School District as a classroom teacher for elementary or middle school students. 
• It is required candidates be licensed teachers, retired teachers or certified paraprofessionals.
• Must meet the Delaware First and OCCL Requirements for Early Childhood

• 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.

• First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire.
• Must possess current State of Delaware/Maryland Teaching Certificate License.

Information on levels of certification: https://deeds.doe.k12.de.us

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Environmental and working conditions vary from indoors to outdoors; various meeting locations in and out of the Club; occasional statewide travel (e.g. training). Employees are subject to transfer from one department to another and from one club/school site to another as the needs of the organization change.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• 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

WORK HOURS:

Monday - Friday, after school hours between 3:00pm- 5:00pm; approx 10 hours per week 

PT Employee Benefits Incentives:

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

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.