Youth Development Professional - Migrant Summer Program

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 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 Summary

The Youth Development Professional (YDP) will support the daily operations and student experience of the Migrant Summer Program. This role focuses on creating a safe, engaging, and structured environment for youth while assisting with academic enrichment, social-emotional development, and recreational programming.

This is a seasonal summer program running June 15-August 3. Applicants must commit to working the full duration of the program

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and actively engage a group of youth (ages 5-12) in a safe and structured environment
• Assist the ESL Teacher with classroom support, small group instruction, and activity facilitation
• Support English language development by reinforcing vocabulary, conversation, and comprehension during activities
• Lead and participate in summer camp activities, including games, arts, STEM, and enrichment programming
• Supervise and travel with students on field trips, ensuring safety, participation, and positive behavior
• Build positive relationships with youth, serving as a mentor and role model
• Communicate with students and families as needed, including Spanish-speaking participants
• Implement behavior management strategies aligned with program expectations
• Support daily transitions (arrival, dismissal, meals, activities)
• Maintain accurate attendance and assist with program documentation
• Ensure compliance with OCCL licensing and safety standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in education, human services, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with youth in a school, camp, or community-based setting.
• Ability to engage and manage groups of children in an active environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Bilingual candidates fluent in both English and Spanish are highly preferred.
• 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. Right click on this link to get more information on levels of certification:

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Maintain a high energy level.
• Be comfortable working with children ages 3-12 in varying levels of physical activity.
• 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.
• 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 between the hours of 8:00am- 6:00pm; up to 40 hours per week.


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.

Pay Range: $20 per hour