Camp Counselor-Summer Migrant Program

Essential Functions

• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for school age childcare centers; address non-compliance issues as needed.
• Effectively deliver a variety of age-appropriate programs and activities, which reflect Boys & Girls Club’s five core program areas and Youth Development Strategy, for children ages 3 – 12.
• Incorporate “high yield learning activities” in all childcare programs.
• Ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities. This involves, but is not limited to: condition of equipment and facilities; age-appropriateness; ability levels; weather; appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
• Directly supervise children and youth within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and in compliance with applicable state licensing regulations.
• Meet Office of Child Care Licensing annual training requirements (18 hours).
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with parents, school faculty and administrators, Unit Board members, BGCDE administrators and Club professionals, community leaders and supporters, etc.
• Present yourself as a positive role model for youth at all times.
• Adhere to the policies and practices of BGCDE.
• Contribute toward development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Clubs in the community.
• Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess an Early Childhood Curriculum Coordinator certificate from the Department of Education
• Must be 20 years of age or older and able to drive 8 passenger van (must have valid driver’s license with less than 5 points)
• 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.
• First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire.

Prior Experience

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

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).
• 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.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Maintain a high energy level.
• Be comfortable working with children ages 3-12 in varying levels of physical activity.
• Frequently lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects weighing up to 25 pounds when preparing rooms for activities.
• Typically bend, stoop, walk and sometimes run 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.

Work Hours

• Monday- Friday, Split Shift between the hours of 6:30AM- 6:00PM

Disclaimer

• Note: 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.