Education Director

About Us

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.

Each and every day girls and boys are left to find their own recreation and companionship. An increasing amount of kids are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know they have a place in their community where they can go. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth, allow them to meet with friends and be a part of positive peer groups. Club programs teach life skills, conflict resolution and focus on the development of character. Clubs also provide members with positive role models and a nurturing environment that help improve decision-making skills.

Work Location: Cooke Elementary School

2025 Graves Road, Hockessin, DE 19707

Position Summary

Under limited guidance, the Education Director has delegated responsibility for program development, part-time staff and volunteer supervision, building safety, fundraising, marketing, community assessment and membership recruitment.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrated ability in planning and implementing weekly lesson plans that incorporate identified goals and objectives for children in grades K-8, following the Delaware Common Core Standards and DE Stars requirements. Lesson plans are based on observation and assessment of the children in the program.
• Have working knowledge of Delaware STARS program and Office of Child Care Licensing rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability in supervising and motivating part-time staff, volunteers and youth.
• Demonstrated ability in successful communication with the school community, parents and the children.
• Understand, interpret and implement organizational policies, goals and procedures.
• Ability to assess the school community needs and implement programs based on that assessment and aid the Unit Director in marketing, recruiting and maintaining enrollment in the Extended Care and Summer Fun Club programs.
• Develop, implement, evaluate and promote programming for youth through lesson planning a challenging and ever-changing curriculum. Programming in homework support, experiential learning and recreation are critical to the continued success of the Unit program.
• When instructed but the Unit Director, be able to complete any required administrative paperwork and maintaining accurate records, including but not limited to, staff & children's files, enrollment packets, lesson plans, purchase orders, check requests, Delaware STARS and Office of Child Care Licensing paperwork.
• Assure that program areas, equipment and supplies are maintained in a safe and attractive manner. When assigned by the Unit Director, the Education Director will have the responsibility of taking inventory and purchasing program supplies needed to meet the needs of the program.
• Complete approved trainings to meet the State of Delaware professional development OCCL/STARS requirement of at least nine (9) hours for part-time and eighteen (18) hours for full-time staff.

• Must be at least twenty (20) years of age.
• Must possess School-Age Site Assistant Certificate
• 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 Delacare regulations.
• 12 College credits related to the needs of the school-age children served OR 60 college credits including 12 college credits related to the needs of the school-age children served OR Bachelor degree with 12 college credits related to the needs of the school-age children experience.
• With Educational Option A: Three (3) years' experience working with children school-age or younger in a group setting.
• With Education Option B: Two (2) years' experience working with children school-age or younger in a group setting.
• With Option C: 3 months supervised student teaching or twelve (12) months experience working with children school-age or younger in a group setting.

• Maintain a high energy level.
• Be comfortable working with children in K thru 8th grade in varying levels of physical activity.
• Regularly speak clearly and hear the spoken word.
• 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.

• The majority of the work time is split between an office and Club setting, which may include activities out of doors. Occasional travel in and out of town is required. Occasional weekend work is required.
• Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds when preparing room for instruction.
• 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.
• High energy, comfort with multi-tasking, able to work with numerous deadlines.
• 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.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance/Pharmacy Coverage for individual & immediate family
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Free childcare for school-aged children based upon site availability.
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program