Education Director

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware; Linden Square (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

FSA

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Childcare for school-aged children

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is seeking an Education Director to oversee program development, manage part-time staff and volunteers, and lead fundraising and community assessment efforts. The role includes building safety, enrollment growth, and marketing coordination for Extended Care and Summer programs.

Under limited guidance, you will implement a dynamic, standards-aligned curriculum, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with Delacare and OCCL/STARS.

Qualifications

• Must be at least twenty (20) years of age.
• Must possess School-Age Site Assistant Certificate.
• Must pass 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 school-age children served OR 60 credits including 12 related OR Bachelor degree with 12 related credits.
• 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 12 months experience working with children school-age or younger in a group setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement weekly lesson plans aligned with Delaware Common Core Standards and DE Stars.
• Supervise and motivate part-time staff, volunteers and youth.
• Communicate effectively with school communities, parents, and children.
• Interpret and implement organizational policies, goals and procedures.
• Assess community needs and aid marketing, enrollment and program expansion.
• Develop and promote programming for youth through planned curricula and activities.
• Complete required administrative paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Oversee safety and upkeep of program areas and supplies.
• Attend trainings to meet OCCL/STARS requirements and maintain compliance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Community outreach

Fundraising

Marketing

Enrollment management

Education

12 College credits related to school-age children

60 college credits including 12 related

Bachelor degree with 12 related credits

Job description

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 everyday girls and boys are left to find their own recreation and companionship. An increasing number of kids are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know 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.

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.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Working Conditions:

• 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.

Working Hours - Flexibility to work a split shift between the hours of 6:30am-11am & 3pm-6pm

FT Employee Benefits Incentives:

All of our employees are valued and receive competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 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-TermDisability
• Employee Assistance Program

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & 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.