What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children Activities Support position at The Matthews House?
Children Activities Support provides supervision and activities for children while parents are attending courses offered at a variety of locations within our community, including The Matthews House Community Life Centers (CLCs).
Key Responsibilities:
The minimum performance expectation includes, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:
- Provide supervision and activities for children ages 0-12 while their parents are participating in classes at the CLC.
- Build relationships with children ages 0-12.
- Communicate with parents and caregivers about progress or needs.
- Be willing to fill in for open sub shifts as available.
Qualifications:
- Individuals with excellent interpersonal skills who enjoy talking with people in a non-threatening environment are the best candidates for this position
- Experience with early childhood development
- Be independent and able to work without supervision
- Have transportation
- Be open and flexible with reasonable expectations about schedule changes
- Possess an openness to work with people from all walks of life and many cultures
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Possess the ability to listen and quickly assess urgency for someone who might be in a crisis
- Ability to problem solve and maintain cooperative relationships with staff, volunteers, and participants
- First Aid and/or CPR certification is helpful
- Must be capable of lifting and holding children from infant to toddler age (weight varies depending upon age of child)
- Applicants need to be 18 years or older to be employed by The Matthews House.
Candidate must possess the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working with youth and families coming from generational poverty. Must be able to provide own transportation to agency-related functions throughout Larimer County. Candidate must possess good moral character. Employment is contingent upon passing background checks.
We are looking for availability on Wednesday mornings through the rest of the summer.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The Matthews House is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability or any other status protected by state or local law.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fort Collins, CO 80524: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Language:
- Spanish and English (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $0