Director of International Education jobs in Delaware

Position Summary 

Under the limited guidance of the Site Director, the Education Director has delegated responsibility for program development, part-time staff and volunteer supervision; building safety, fundraising, marketing, community assessment and membership recruitment. This position is split between Olive B. Loss Elementary School and the Clarence Fraim Center.  

 Essential Functions:

 Demonstrated ability in planning and implementing weekly lesson plans that incorporate
identified goals and objectives for children in grades K-8, following the Delaware Common Core
Standards and DE Stars requirements. Lesson plans are based on observation and assessment
of the children in the program.
 Have working knowledge of Delaware STARS program and Office of Child Care Licensing rules
and regulations.
 Demonstrated ability in supervising and motivating part-time staff, volunteers and youth.
 Demonstrated ability in successful communication with the school community, parents and the
children.
 Understand, interpret and implement organizational policies, goals and procedures.
 Ability to assess the school community needs and implement programs based on that
assessment and aid the School Site Director in marketing, recruiting and maintaining enrollment
in the Extended Care and Summer Fun Club programs.
 Develop, implement, evaluate and promote programming for youth through lesson planning a
challenging and ever-changing curriculum. Programming in homework support, experiential
learning and recreation are critical to the continued success of the School Site program.
 When instructed but the School Site Director, be able to complete any required administrative
paperwork and maintaining accurate records, including but not limited to, staff & children’s
files, enrollment packets, lesson plans, purchase orders, check requests, Delaware STARS and
Office of Child Care Licensing paperwork. 

  Assure that program areas, equipment and supplies are maintained in a safe and attractive
manner. When assigned by the School Site Director, the Education Director will have the
responsibility of taking inventory and purchasing program supplies needed to meet the needs
of the program.
 Complete approved trainings to meet the State of Delaware professional development
OCCL/STARS requirement of at least nine (9) hours for part-time and eighteen (18) hours for
full-time staff.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Must be at least twenty (20) years of age
 Must possess School-Age Site Assistant Certificate
 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.
 12 College credits related to the needs of the school-age children served OR 60 college credits
including 12 college credits related to the needs of the school-age children served OR Bachelor
degree with 12 college credits related to the needs of the school-age children experience
 With Educational Option A: Three (3) years experience working with children school-age or
younger in a group setting
 With Education Option B: Two (2) years experience working with children school-age or
younger in a group setting
 With Option C: 3 months supervised student teaching or twelve (12) months experience
working with children school-age or younger in a group setting 

Physical Requirements:

• Maintain a high energy level.
• Be comfortable working with children in K thru 8th grade 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 rooms for activities.
• Typically bends, stoops, walks and sometimes runs on a regular basis while interacting with
children in various activities throughout the day.

Working Hours- Flexibility to work a split shift between the hours of 7am- 6pm is required. 

FT Employee Benefits Incentives

 All 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 family
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Tickets at Work – Entertainment Events Ticket Discounts!
• Free childcare for school-aged children based upon site availability 
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his/her supervisor.   

 Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys and 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.