School Site Childcare (Keller) - Youth Development Specialist (Part-Time)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 483,537 - 725,995; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County is seeking a Childcare Youth Development Specialist to provide hands-on programming while ensuring a safe, engaging environment for members. The role emphasizes academic success, healthy lifestyles, and positive citizenship within school-site programs.

Responsibilities include following safety policies, maintaining documentation, and delivering quality programming.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience working with youth.
• Must meet state requirements for employment at licensed childcare site.
• Available to work 2pm–7pm, Monday–Friday during the school year; up to 37.5 hours per week in summer.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facility and child safety by following health and safety policies.
• Administer programming and maintain quality programming.
• Collect data and complete reporting.
• Report incidents and maintain records.

Skills

Youth development

Communication

Rapport building

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some College

Job description

Description

The Childcare Youth Development Specialist is responsible for administrative compliance, programming, facility, and child safety. This position provides hands‑on programming while creating a safe and engaging environment for our members. At the school sites, youth receive targeted services in a safe, supportive environment from staff who believe in the organization’s mission. The Club experience focuses on three priority outcomes: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Positive Citizenship.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Facility and Child Safety

• Accountable for adherence to all organizational health and safety policies and implementation of all safety practices and procedures at assigned site.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect members, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities. Abide by facility maintenance protocols and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Accountable for reporting incidents and completing documentation within the required timeline.
• Maintain discipline and de‑escalate conflict between members and/or others.
• Obtain and renew CPR and First Aid certification by deadline.

Administrative Compliance

• Complete all required reports and administrative duties on time.
• Collect and manage required data and internal and external reporting. Ensure accuracy of data and reporting. Ensure the effective completion of all assessment and measurement activities of programs.
• Comply with all administrative policies and procedures, processes, and controls.
• Accountable for accurate and timely collection and review of membership applications.
• Accountable for accurate and timely paperwork, reports, and data entry.
• Accountable for utilizing all BGCGTC communication tools regularly and effectively.

Programming

• Accountable for assigned programming and activities.
• Accountable for quality programming and activities and implementing YPQ techniques.
• Accountable for promoting and maintaining a culture of safety in program area(s).
• Accountable for assigned special programs and initiatives.

Relationships

• Be a positive role model.
• Maintain emotional control and make good decisions under pressure.
• Represent the Boys & Girls Club in a positive manner.

Attendance

• Regular attendance is required; arrive on time, work required hours/shift, and leave at scheduled time.

Requirements

Education and work experience requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of experience working with youth.
• Must meet state requirements for employment at licensed childcare site.

Minimum Qualifications

• Available to work between the hours of 2 pm–7 pm Monday–Friday during the school year; up to 37.5 hours per week during summer Monday‑Friday.
• Ability to be a positive role model.
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships.
• Ability to relate to at‑risk youth.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must be able to pass any and all required background screens and drug screens at any time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some College.
• Ability to facilitate, teach, or instruct.
• Bilingual.
• Currently certified in CPR/First Aid.
• Knowledge of various program areas such as healthy lifestyles, culture and arts, academics, social development and teen interests.
• Work experience or program knowledge of the Boys & Girls Club Movement (national and/or local Club) is an advantage.

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly pay: $14.05 (Non‑Exempt).
• Benefits: Eligible for paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County is an equal opportunity employer. It maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability and medical condition to the extent protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.