Youth Activity Worker- Preschool

About UsFor 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 they 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 SummaryUnder the supervision of the Childcare Director the Preschool Teacher is responsible for assisting with the development and effective operation of a quality early care childcare program that complies with current Delacare and Delaware Stars requirements for early care and school-age centers.Essential Functions:Keep up to date with current research and best practice regarding child development learning and positive guidance strategies.Works closely with Childcare Director and other staff to effectively implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum using the Delaware Early Learning Foundations.Work with families to generate individual learning goals for children.Plan for the inclusion of all children using a variety of learning and guidance strategies.Work closely with the Childcare Director to establish clear objectives for all lessons units and projects and communicate those objectives to children.Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical mental and social development such as games arts and crafts music storytelling simple experiments and field trips.Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe question and investigate.Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students at varying needs and interests.Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play motor-skill activities and safety.Identify children showing signs of emotional developmental or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors parents or guardians and child development specialists.Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by OCCL and Delaware Stars district policies and administrative regulations.Work with parents and guardians to discuss their progress and needs determine their priorities for their children and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.Regularly observe evaluate and document childrens performance behavior socialdevelopment and physical health.On a daily basis provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore manipulate and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play.Conduct a variety of assessments to determine childrens developmental levels needs and potential.Attend professional meetings educational conferences and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.Oversee lesson plans.EDUCATION:Meet the Delaware First and OCCL Requirements for Early Childhood:Early Childhood Administrative Certificate required.Must be at least 18 years of age.Experience working with children ages 3-5 years old.High School Diploma and TECE I or 6 college credits in ECEPreferred requirements:Associate degree in a related field (i.e.: early childhood psychology social work special education elementary education nursing human services business administration)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).PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:Maintain a high energy level.Be comfortable working with children ages 3-5 years old of age 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 room for instruction.Typically bends stoops walks and sometimes runs on a regular basis while interacting with children in various activities throughout the day.WORK HOURS: Monday - FridayFT Employee Benefits IncentivesAll 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 familyFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with Employer MatchPaid Time OffFree childcare for school-aged children based upon site availabilityLife Insurance CoverageShort- & Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramNote: 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 & 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. Key Skills Crisis Management,Direct Support,Behavior Management,Behavioral Health,Mediation Experience,Conflict Management,Computer Literacy,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Medication Administration,Social Work,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1