Youth Development Professional III- 21st Century Grant

Under the limited supervision of the Executive Director, the Youth Development Professional III responsible for assisting with the development and effective operation of a quality school age tutoring under the 21st Century Grant.
Essential Functions:

Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for school age childcare centers; address non-compliance issues as needed.
Within guidelines established by the Executive Director, effectively deliver tutoring services to PFS Migrant Students identified by DOE
Directly supervise children and youth within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and in compliance with applicable state licensing regulations.
Help develop and maintain productive relationships with parents, school faculty and administrators.
Present yourself as a positive role model for youth at all times.
Consistently adhere to the policies and practices of BGCDE.
Contribute toward development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Clubs in the community.
Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess or have previously possessed a teacher certification or paraprofessional certification within the last months.
20 years of age or older
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.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess a certification as a Certified Teacher
Possess a certification as a Certified Paraprofessional.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environmental and working conditions vary from indoors to outdoors; various meeting locations in and out of the Club; occasional statewide travel (e.g. training). 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.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Maintain a high energy level.
Be comfortable working with children ages 6-12 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.
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.

WORK HOURS:
Monday- Friday, 8:00am- 4:00pm
Note: The information presented 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.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.