YDP - EDUCATION (River City Science Academy Middle School)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida•Jacksonville, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Development Professional-Education helps ensure Club members graduate from high school on time and are prepared for post-secondary education and a 21st-century career. As part of a team-oriented Club staff, this role plans, supervises, and implements educational programs and activities, supports a safe and positive Club environment, and helps deliver programs for youth ages 6 to 18. The position assesses youths’ developmental needs, interests, and characteristics to develop targeted, outcome-driven programs and supports members in making choices about their education, career, social, physical, and emotional needs in relation to their health and future goals. The role plans and implements educational programs such as Career Launch, Computer Science Pathway, Diplomas2Degrees, DIY STEM, Money Matters, Power Hour, Summer Brain Gain, Tech Girls Rock, and Ultimate Journey. It recruits and retains participants, collaborates with Club staff to deliver programs throughout the school year, and collects and maintains student grades and other educational data. It also provides guidance and role modeling, monitors program quality and outcomes, maintains a safe program area, and completes program administration and reporting. The position generally works Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; longer hours and occasional weekend work may be required. Work takes place indoors and outdoors. The employee may be required to drive a Club van, which requires a valid driver’s license and a three-year clean driving record. A Level II background screening and drug test are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to pass a DCF Level II background screening and drug test.
Knowledge of youth development.
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior issues.
Ability to work with the public.
Ability to plan and implement quality programs specific to academic development.
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
If required to drive a Club van: valid driver’s license and a three-year clean driving record.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods; bend and squat occasionally; and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
Ability to hear at a normal conversational level and maintain a high energy level when necessary.
High degree of emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement educational programs for members of all ages, including Career Launch, Computer Science Pathway, Diplomas2Degrees, DIY STEM, Money Matters, Power Hour, Summer Brain Gain, Tech Girls Rock, and Ultimate Journey.
Recruit and retain youth for educational programs.
Work with other Club staff to implement educational programs throughout the school year.
Collect and maintain student grades and other educational data.
Assess youths’ developmental needs, interests, and characteristics to develop targeted, outcome-driven programs.
Provide guidance and role modeling and promote members’ safety and the quality of programs and the Club environment.
Plan and organize program services and activities, including field trips, program-specific activities, and guest speakers.
Initiate new programs with approval from the Program Director or Unit Director.
Promote and stimulate program participation.
Monitor and evaluate program achievement against target goals, recommend modifications based on members’ needs and interests, and participate in weekly staff meetings.
Participate in local, state, regional, and national Boys & Girls Clubs education programs and competitions.
Supervise members in the program area and ensure a healthy and safe environment.
Maintain the cleanliness of the program area and keep an inventory of equipment and supplies in good order; recommend requisitions as needed.
Prepare weekly reports for the Program Director or Unit Director on activities, special programs, upcoming events, attendance, and other required matters.
Maintain a daily written schedule and ensure programs begin and end on time.
May participate in additional special programs or events and may be required to drive a Club van.
Perform other duties as assigned.