After Care YDP

Job Summary:

The Youth Development Professional (YDP) is a front-line program staff member at a Blue Door Academy school-based site. Working up to 17.5 hours per week, the YDP reviews, facilitates, and delivers structured afterschool enrichment programming for youth in grades Pre- K – 12 yr olds, under the direct supervision of the Club/Site Director. This role is grounded in the principles of Positive Youth Development and requires a consistent, caring adult presence that creates safe, high-quality learning environments every day.

Blue Door Academy YDPs are expected to arrive prepared, execute programming with fidelity, and contribute to a site culture that young people and families trust. This is not a babysitting role — it is a professional position with meaningful accountability for youth outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Program Operations

• Supervise and lead programming meeting licensed childcare standards
• Work to ensure Club programming aligns with Garfield School curriculum.
• Ensure a safe, structured, and engaging environment that supports positive youth development outcomes.
• Track attendance, program participation, and member outcome data; use data to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable licensing, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Maintain facility safety, cleanliness, and operability; complete daily safety checks.

 

 

Safety & Compliance

• Implement and enforce all organizational policies, safety protocols, and emergency procedures.
• Serve as a Mandated Reporter; report suspected abuse or maltreatment as required by law.
• Maintain accurate and confidential staff and member records.
• Maintain DCF, BGCA and DOH standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in education, Human Services, Youth Development, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in youth development, education, or human services.
• Experience work with small groups in PreK – Grade 5.
• Preferred: Prior experience with Boys & Girls Clubs of America or a comparable youth-serving organization.

Required Certifications & Clearances

• CPR/First Aid certification
• Criminal Background Check
• Child Abuse Record Information
• Mandated Reporter training completion prior to or within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of all required background checks, fingerprinting, and state clearances.
• Valid driver's license where applicable.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and program data management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and follow-through.
• Cultural competence and demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to actively participate in youth activities.
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.

 

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.