Youth Development Professional

Under the supervision of the School Site Supervisor/17th Street Coordinator, the Youth Development Professional’s role is to help strengthen the health and life skills of youth. Youth Development Professionals lead many interactive, hands-on activities in the after school program and serve as positive role models and mentors for the Club members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help youth achieve their expected goals; which include, creating a positive self-identity, developing core competencies, giving youth a self of community and civic involvement, increasing their awareness of good health and well-being, and instilling a good moral compass in order to build positive relationships.​
•  Engage youth in the core program areas of C.H.A.S.E. (Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, and Education & Career Development), which are designed to enrich their physical, emotional, cultural, and social development.
• Support the Five Key Elements which are shown to produce a deepening level of impact with the youth, which includes; a safe, positive environment; fun; supportive relationships; opportunities and expectations; and recognition.
• Track attendance of Club members during each activity.  Should be aware at all times the number of members in a group and their whereabouts.
• Assist members with academic assignments in individual and group settings.
• Facilitate programs mandated by the Agency and give a comprehensive lesson on the assigned topic.
• Lead Club members in safe and age-appropriate physical activities and interactive play.
• Supervise members during recreational activities in and outside of the building.
• Assist other staff with serving meals and snacks. At meal time, sit and talk with members while reinforcing proper etiquette.
• Clean Clubhouse as necessary after meals and activities. Wash dishes, sweep, wipe tables, and organize.
• Be present at scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
• Serve as a positive role model to members by dressing and acting professionally and providing appropriate guidance and instruction on an individual basis.
• May transport members in a company vehicle on field trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year experience working with youth required, preferably in an organized program setting.  Experience must include giving guidance of life skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid and acceptable NYS driver’s license according to standards of our insurance company and OCFS for operating club vehicle(s).  Local travel required.
• Must pass all agency required background checks

Job Type: Part Time
Salary: $11.70

Pre K Lead Teacher

Under the supervision of the Director of Extended Day, the Lead Teacher for Pre-School’s role is to help strengthen the health and life skills of PreK youth. Lead teacher for Pre-School leads many interactive, hands-on activities in the before / after school program and serve as positive role models and mentors for the Club members
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help youth achieve their expected goals; which include creating a positive self-identity, developing core competencies, giving youth a self of community and civic involvement, increasing their awareness of good health and well-being, and instilling a good moral compass in order to build positive relationships.
• Engage youth in the core program areas of C.H.A.S.E. (Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, and Education & Career Development), which are designed to enrich their physical, emotional, cultural and social development.
• Support the Five Key Elements which are shown to produce a deepening level of impact with the youth, which includes: a safe, positive environment; fun, supportive relationships; opportunities and expectations, and recognition.
• Track attendance of Club members during each activity.
• Assist members with academic assignments in individual and group settings.
• Facilitate programs mandated by the Agency and give a comprehensive lesson on the assigned topic.
• Lead Club members in safe and age-appropriate physical activities and interactive play.
• Supervise members during recreational activities in and outside of the building.
• Escort members in and out of the premises, to lavatories and to activities.
• Developing a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children.
• Employing a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play) to teach to children.
• Attempts to solve conflict should be done in a manner which will result in a positive outcome for the youth.
• Assist other staff with serving meals and snacks. At meal time, sit and talk with members while reinforcing proper etiquette.
• Clean as necessary after meals and activities. Wash dishes, sweep, wipe tables, and organize.
• Be present at scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
• Serve as a positive role model to members by dressing and acting professionally and providing appropriate guidance and instruction on an individual basis.
• Monitor inventory of food, games, and daily supplies to ensure every member has access to necessary resources each day.
• Ensure all members have been picked up from the program, which may include making phone calls to locate guardianship.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required

Qualifications    

• A​ssociates degree in Early Childhood or CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) 
• Minimum of one year experience working with youth required; preferably in an organized program setting.
• Must pass all agency required background checks
  

Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $11.70 to $13.50 /hour
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How to Apply

Send your resume to mdriscoll@nfbgc.org or bvincheski@nfbgc.org.  You can also mail to the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club at 725 17th Street Niagara Falls, NY 14301.