Part-Time Youth Education Director

Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Tennessee Valley; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lenoir City Club in Lenoir City, TN is seeking a part-time Education Director to empower youth through educational activities and responsible program management.

You will oversee program development, monitor delivery, tutor youth, and collaborate with schools and partners while ensuring safety and compliance. CPR/First Aid certifications are required, with a focus on high-quality youth education and engagement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED Required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• A minimum of two year’s work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Thorough knowledge of youth development theory and the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff.
• Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline problems.
• Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, evaluates and oversees implementation of educational activities such as 21st Century, LEAP, Power Hour and other services that prepare youth for success.
• Monitors educational delivery and works with education staff to plan and implement improvements.
• Implements and oversees Project Learn philosophies and High Yield Learning activities throughout the Club.
• Communicates with Club staff, members and partner agencies to ensure understanding of tutoring, homework help, and educational learning opportunities.
• Establishes and maintains educational program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of members.
• Tutors youth when needed ensuring that all youth have received assistance with homework.
• Ensures the evaluation of educational programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs.
• Controls educational program and activity expenditures within approved budget.
• Monitors educational program areas and provides constructive feedback to staff with regard to program delivery and member guidance and discipline.
• Trains and guides education instructors to ensure an environment that promotes the physical, intellectual, social and emotional well-being of youth, that incorporates guidance and discipline principles and that insures understanding of designated programs.
• Consults with parents about member issues.
• Implements and manages all required grants including completing monthly reports.
• Develops a good relationship with the schools and teachers to ensure youth are learning required materials.
• Recruits volunteers as needed to ensure enough help to assist with tutoring and homework help.
• Visits schools and meets with teachers regularly.
• Completes training as required by licensing agency: 24 hours of training the first year of employment and 18 hours each additional year.
• Oversees special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participates in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary.
• Manages Club in absence of the Club and Program Director
• Plans and coordinates field trips.

Skills

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Curriculum design

Teaching/instruction

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Staff supervision

Youth development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lenoir City Club in Lenoir City, TN is seeking a part-time Education Director to empower youth through educational activities and responsible program management.

You will oversee program development, monitor delivery, tutor youth, and collaborate with schools and partners while ensuring safety and compliance. CPR/First Aid certifications are required, with a focus on high-quality youth education and engagement.