Enjoy working with kids? Want to gain some experience in working with youth and have some fun along the way? Stateline Boys & Girls Clubs is the perfect place for you! Join a fun, energetic team in a rewarding work environment in making a difference in the community!
Looking for part-time workers for after-school childcare.
At the Stateline Boys & Girls Clubs, our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
TITLE: Lead Youth Development Professional
POSITION TYPE: Part-time (20-25 hours per week)
PERFORMANCE PROFILE SOURCE: Youth Development Professional
DEPARTMENT: Programs
REPORTS TO: Unit Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
AVAILABILITY: Mon-Fri 2:15PM - 5:30PM Job Requirements Must be 18 years of age or olderHigh School Diploma or EquivalentCPR / First-Aid Training Additional Qualifications:
? 2 + Years of experience in working with underserved children and tweens/teens
? Strong knowledge of youth development
? Ability to motivate youth and implement positive behavior intervention
? Ability to communicate effectively with parents, vendors & community
? Ability to review lessons, plan and implement quality programs for youth
? Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
? Ability to perform activities with children
Specific Job Responsibilities Program Planning: The Lead Teacher will plan, prepare, organize and facilitate youth programs and activities that are either nationally run or of an original nature. Programs have educational gain and are consistent with the Boys & Girls Club's Youth Development Strategy. A range of programs will be available to appeal to all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds.
Safe, Positive Climate: The Lead Teacher must ensure a safe and positive climate for all members at all times. This includes programs the Lead Teacher is running as well as the surrounding visible areas and any other area within the Lead Teacher's range of senses. The Lead Teacher should ensure that all equipment is in good working condition and that it is being used in its intended manner.
Program Implementation: The Lead Teacher is personally involved in Club programming and demonstrates high levels of enthusiasm towards Club members and visitors while encouraging participation. The Lead Teacher should constantly praise members for good efforts and provide constructive feedback to ensure member's get the most out of every experience.
Guidance: The Lead Teacher provides guidance to all club members. The Lead Teacher must be able to recognize "trouble" situations and have the ability to diffuse the situation. The Lead Teacher should be able to construct one on one sessions with members for problem solving and conflict resolution. The Lead Teacher should always be conscious to develop positive values and ethical behaviors within the members. The Lead Teacher should strive to model these values and behaviors not only while working at the Club but outside the Club as well.
Administration: The Lead Teacher will be consistent with the Club's system of record keeping (i.e., turning in timesheets, attendance, and membership forms).The Lead Teacher will ensure that his/her program areas have the proper supplies.The Lead Teacher will utilize the assistant as necessary.The Lead Teacher will have weekly, monthly and seasonal plans and will evaluate the program s/he is running on a regular basis. The Lead Teacher will report bi-weekly to the Director of School-Aged Programs and/or Director of Community Programs. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
Must be able to lift 25 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds periodicallyAbility to work in environments with a wide array of noise and activity levels Benefits: Competitive wageOvertimeBonusesRetirement savings plan (available after 1 year of employment)Paid Time Off (PTO) (available after 90 days of employment, accrued based on actual hours worked) Disclaimer: The information 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.