Morning Program Youth Development Assistant
About The Position
Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois is seeking dependable, energetic, and caring individuals to join our team as Morning Program Youth Development Assistants. The Morning Program Youth Development Assistant is responsible for providing a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for youth participating in our before-school programs. This position works directly with youth by providing supervision, leading activities, supporting positive behavior, and helping members safely transition into their school day. This is an early-morning position. Candidates must be available to report to work by 6:15 AM Monday through Friday. Morning programs generally end between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, depending on the assigned school or program location.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience working with children or youth is preferred but not required.
- Must be able to consistently report to work by 6:15 AM Monday through Friday.
- Ability to work effectively with children and youth from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with youth.
- Must successfully complete all required background checks, screenings, and organizational training.
- Must meet all applicable Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois and program-site requirements.
- Genuine interest in working with children and youth.
- Strong reliability and punctuality.
- Positive behavior-management and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to actively supervise groups of youth.
- Ability to follow directions, policies, and established safety procedures.
- Ability to communicate professionally with youth, families, coworkers, and school partners.
- Flexibility and the ability to respond appropriately to changing program needs.
- A positive, team-oriented attitude.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience working with children or youth is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide active supervision of youth at all times and maintain a safe, positive program environment.
- Welcome members and families as they arrive for morning programming.
- Lead and participate in age-appropriate activities, games, enrichment opportunities, and structured programming.
- Build positive and supportive relationships with youth while serving as a positive role model.
- Encourage participation, teamwork, respect, responsibility, and positive behavior.
- Maintain appropriate staff-to-member supervision and remain attentive to members throughout the program.
- Assist with program setup, organization, and cleanup.
- Support the safe and orderly transition of members from the Morning Program to the school day.
- Communicate professionally with members, families, school personnel, supervisors, and other Club staff.
- Report safety concerns, incidents, injuries, behavioral concerns, or other significant issues to the appropriate supervisor.
- Follow all Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois policies, procedures, child-safety standards, and site requirements.
- Attend required training, meetings, and professional development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
