Jr. Youth Development Professional - Music Program

For over 90 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.

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 school‑age childcare program that complies with current Dela Care rules for school‑age centers.

• 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 age‑appropriate programs and activities, reflecting 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, including condition of equipment and facilities, age‑appropriateness, ability levels, weather, and appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
• Assist in supervising children within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware and applicable state licensing regulations.
• Assist in maintaining productive relationships with parents, school faculty, administrators, 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.

• 18 years of age or older
• Must have School Age Site Assistant Certificate

• 20 years of age or older and ability to drive an 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
• 20 years of age or older and ability to drive an 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.

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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 Dela Care regulations.

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.

• 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.

Monday to Friday.

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

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 & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & 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.