Jr. Youth Development Professional

Location: Hurley Heights

About Us

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware for over 90 years. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation. Clubs provide a safe haven where youth can learn life skills, conflict resolution, and positive peer relationships, guided by caring adult role models.

Position

Summary

Under the supervision of the IPT (Impact Programs Team) and the assigned Club Director, the Jr. Youth Development Professional assists with the operation of a quality school-age art program. Eyeball It!™ is a peer-to-peer studio art education program for 7–12 year-old children. This is a stipend position for $300 to deliver 8 sessions of art, roughly 2.5 hours per week scheduled between Monday and Friday from 3:00–6:00 PM, depending on availability.

Essential

Functions

• 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/Program Director in effectively delivering a variety of age-appropriate programs and activities for children ages 6–12, reflecting Boys & Girls Club’s five core program areas and Youth Development Strategy.
• Help ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities, including equipment and facility condition, age-appropriateness, ability levels, weather considerations, and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Present yourself as a positive role model for children at all times.
• Consistently adhere to the policies and practices of BGCDE and Delaware STARS.
• Contribute toward the 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.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Fourteen (14) years of age or older.
• Work permits are required for all employed minors under 18 years of age.

Specific Provisions for Individuals 14 and 15 years of age

Minors 14–15 years of age shall not work:

• Before 7:00 AM or after 7:00 PM, except from June 1 through Labor Day when the evening hour extends to 9:00 PM.
• More than four (4) hours per day on school days.
• More than eight (8) hours per day on non-school days.
• More than eighteen (18) hours in any week when school is in session.
• More than six (6) days in any week.
• More than forty (40) hours per week when school is not in session, or more than fifty (50) hours continuously without a non-work period of at least 30 consecutive minutes.

Specific Provisions for Individuals 16 and 17 years of age

Minors 16–17 years of age:

• May not work more than twelve (12) hours in a combination of school and work per day.
• Must have at least eight (8) consecutive hours of non-work, non-school time in each 24-hour period.
• May not work more than five (5) hours continuously without a non-work period of at least 30 consecutive minutes.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Environment varies from indoors to outdoors with various meeting locations. Occasional statewide travel (e.g., training). Employees may be transferred between departments or clubs as needs change.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Regularly speak clearly and hear the spoken word.
• Frequently lift, carry or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds when preparing rooms for instruction.
• Typically bend, stoop, walk and sometimes run while interacting with children in various activities.
• Maintain a high energy level.
• Be comfortable working with children ages 5–14 in varying levels of physical activity.

Work Hours

8 weeks, 2.5 hours per week:
Monday–Friday, 3:00–6:00 PM, in shifts depending on availability.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required for the role.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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