Youth Development Professional Academic YR
About The Position
The School Age Lead Teacher leads an assigned group of children ages 5-12 years old through fun, engaging and meaningful activities. The Lead Teacher plans and implements activities, follows behavior management techniques, ensures classroom organization, and leads a quality Club experience for children in our program. The Lead Teacher will work with school-aged youth ages 5-12 during after school hours. This position may include very occasional evenings/weekend hours to accommodate special events, field trips, and community programs. The Lead Teacher is also expected to be flexible and adaptable, taking on other duties to support the organization's objectives.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED/HSED
- Ability to work with youth from ages 5-13
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Field Trip Supervision
- At least 18 years of age
- Eligibility as a Caregiver by the Department of Children and Families
- Successful completion of drug test, physical examination.
- The ability and desire to work with youth in a variety of settings.
- Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.
- Program Leader Certified within 3 months of accepting role (training provided)
- CPR within 3 months of accepting role (training provided)
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals.
- The ability to clearly and concisely exchange/receive ideas, facts, and/or technical information with others.
- Ability to visually monitor the activities of club members.
- The employee must be able to perform CPR or first aid.
- The employee must use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must frequently stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, jump, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.
- Activities occur in an indoor and outdoor setting.
Nice To Haves
- At least 240 hours previous experience working with youth in a licensed childcare or comparable environment, preferred
Responsibilities
- Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes that foster inclusivity and support members' needs.
- Provide positive guidance, role modeling, and daily support to members.
- Promote and ensure program participation.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, engaging activities for youth (5-13 years of age), ensuring academic success with grant-funded outcomes are being met.
- Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure high-quality programming.
- Always ensure the physical and emotional safety of members
- Always adhere to all regulations as specified in DCF 251 and BGCDC policies.
- Provide site and sound supervision to members
- Follow all tracking and attendance procedures.
- Administer first-aid and complete necessary documentation.
- Always uphold the appearance of the Club through a sanitary and organized program space.
- Maintain an environment that supports volunteers and community partners.
- Contributing to the Club climate for youth development includes program collaboration, attendance, and active participation in staff meetings and training (daily, weekly, and organizational).
- Participate in the Young Star program evaluation process.
- Maintain a professional appearance and communicate professionally to effectively represent the Boys & Girls Clubs brand.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
