Youth Development Professional Jobs in Boca Raton, FL

The Project Director Coordinates the delivery of developmentally appropriate instruction programs as prescribed by 21st CCLC agreements. The Director is responsible to manage and lead 21st CCLC program staff including teachers, enhancement instructors and family service coordinators and provide direct services to actively participating 21st CCLC students. The Director is responsible for working with the 21st

CCLC Site Coordinators and assist with the supervision of the program assistants in each Club. This

position provides instructional leadership to the project and manages daily activities at the

sites, including staff and participant attendance management. The incumbent will set the

performance standards and actively work with 21st CCLC teachers and students to develop and

maintain a highly effective learning environment. This position requires skill in planning and

organizing services; in maintaining records in preparing written reports, and in maintaining

effective working relationships with others. The Project Director will encourage parents to view

the Club as a safe and supportive place for youth to go for services, educational and fun

activities.

Key Roles (Essential Responsibilities):

Resource Development

• Leverage existing resources, including local after-school enrichment programs, youth development

education groups, schools, and resource centers to improve BGC programs and raise the visibility of

the organization

• Cultivate relationships with local youth development and after school enrichment organizations,

educators, and philanthropists, and corporations that support the use of technology in education

• Build strategic partnerships that bring revenue and opportunity to the program and the

organization

• Research and respond to requests for proposals, applications, corporate sponsorships and private

donations to sustain and grow the program area.

Program Development and Management:

• Develop, plan and implement developmentally appropriate instructional programs as prescribed by

the 21st CCLC agreements, to meet 21st CCLC outcomes for school year and summer programs

• Supervise the on-going provision of services in specific clubs and schools

• Be responsible to recruit, interview, select and recommend for hire all teachers,

enrichment

instructors, and other staff assigned to the 21st CCLC program.

• Support teachers and provide instructional leadership in the specific academic and enrichment

content areas

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive staff development plan that supports teachers and

facilitates an environment in which 21st CCLC outcomes are met

• Master an array of tools, including excel and Focus to manage program and participant data, and

prepare necessary reports

• Institute a comprehensive internal control system for all purchases and services

• Be responsible for recruitment of students from eligible schools to ensure that contracted

participation levels are achieved

• Collect, maintain and verify all information used for preparing financial and activity reports

to funders

• Create and maintain a working relationship with participating school principals, administrators,

and the school district to recruit low-performing students from listed feeder schools. .

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local mandates specific to the 21st CCLC

program.

• Maintain an inventory of curriculum-related materials for the 21st CCLC program.

• Develop an advocacy plan to promote the program, its successes and build funding

support

• Assist in the development of a sustainability plan for the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach

County 21st CCLC program.

• Supervise the delivery and quality of all contracted services

• Work closely with Club staff to ensure that 21st CCLC and club programs are blended and

implemented cohesively across clubs

• Ensure that all 21st CCLC staff are trained in the rules of the BGCPBC and are able to maintain

and enforce club policy at all times.

Relationships:

• Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer) Club

members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain

guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

• External: Maintain contact and build relationships with community groups, schools external

staff

and volunteers, donors and others to recruit or to assist in resolving challenges.

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or relevant experience.

• Minimum of 5 years teaching or administrative experience

• Knowledge of K-12 public curriculum

• Experience working with youth in an after-school setting

• Knowledge of youth development best practices

• Understanding of public funding records management, reporting requirements, and budget

practices

• Ability to supervise and motivate students in a fluid environment.

• Ability to enforce Boys & Girls Clubs rules and policies in a fair and equitable manner

• Strong computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook)

• Strong organizational skills

• Able to maintain strict confidentiality

• Strong problem solving skills

• Valid Florida Driver’s License with safe driving record

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; climb or

balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

• Occasionally required to sit.

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color

vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Founded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The Clubs provide more than a safe, fun and constructive alternative to being home alone -they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth. The twenty Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 10,000 children ages 6-18. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is to inspire and assist all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.