Youth Development Professional - Preschool

About Us
For 86 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation.
Each and every day girls and boys are left to find their own recreation and companionship. An increasing amount of kids are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know they have a place in their community where they can go. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth, allow them to meet with friends and be a part of positive peer groups. Club programs teach life skills, conflict resolution and focus on the development of character. Clubs also provide members with positive role models and a nurturing environment that help improve decision-making skills.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Childcare or Program Director, the youth worker is responsible for assisting with the development and effective operation of a quality preschool
program that complies with current Delacare rules for childcare centers.
Essential Functions

• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for
  child care centers; address non-compliance issues as needed or directed.
• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for child care 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.

Requirements:
Meet the Delaware First and OCCL Requirements for Early Childhood:

• Early Childhood Administrative Certificate required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience working with children ages 5-12 years old.
• High School Diploma and TECE I or 6 college credits in ECE

Preferred requirements:

• Associates degree in a related field (ie: early childhood, psychology, social work, special education, elementary education, nursing, human services, business administration)

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, 6:30am- 2:30pm & 2:00pm- 6:00pm
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

Note: 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.