Children's Services Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

CHILDREN’S SERVICES CHILD CARE TEACHER

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Reports to : Children’s Services Manager
• H ours : 13-15 Hours Per Week Monday and Thursday 4 : 00-9 : 00 pm ,Wednesday 3 : 00-8 : 00 pm. Occasional evening and / or weekend events
• Classification : Part Time, Hourly
• Work Location : Duvall, WA
• Wage : $24.50-$30.00 per hour depending on experience
• Benefits : Accrued Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program, 4 hours paid personal leave once a quarter

BACKGROUND :

Acres of Diamonds’ mission is to create lasting change for moms and kids experience homelessness through a caring community. As one of the few facilities in Eastern King County specifically serving homeless women and children, our organization strives to meet the current need and increase our capacity through innovation. Our services and programs are focused on healing through relationship. We value and depend on the whole community from residents and staff to volunteers and donors to the communities where we operate to complete our mission.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The position requires a highly motivated person with a heart of compassion and love, as well as the ability to practice sound judgment and discernment, as they walk alongside moms and children who are experiencing homelessness. The Children’s Services Childcare Teacher prepares and implements developmentally appropriate, play-based, trauma-informed programming for toddlers, preschoolers, and / or school-aged children, ensuring alignment with program goals in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Children’s Services Manager. They also work alongside volunteers during program activities, ensuring they are equipped to engage effectively while maintaining site security. The successful candidate will have the proven ability to run a childcare classroom, troubleshoot issues, coordinate with volunteers, and provide holistic support to kids with trauma.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Prepare and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based, trauma-informed programming for toddlers, preschoolers, and / or school-aged children, during program nights, ensuring alignment with program goals.

Lead and actively run kids’ program nights, including directly interacting with children, facilitating activities, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment.

Clean and reorganize program space at the end of each program night as needed.

Work alongside and support volunteers during program activities, ensuring they are equipped to engage effectively while maintaining site security and high-quality, trauma-informed programming.

In collaboration with other children’s services team members, plan, prepare, and implement quarterly family events.

Drive company van as needed to transport families to and from program nights.

Build and model positive relationships and boundaries with residents, staff, and volunteers.

Develop a growing knowledge of our resident population that informs all other duties.

Maintain strict resident and donor confidentiality, objectivity, and professional boundaries.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Children’s Services Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and active in a Christian church.

2 years’ experience working with children is required.

Experience working with kids from diverse backgrounds.

Must be 18 years of age or older

High School diploma or equivalent required

Valid Washington state driver’s license and ability to travel to offsite meetings.

Clean driving record for at least the past 5 years.

The ability to lift up to 40 pounds on occasion.

Degree or certificate in related field preferred

Experience with or understanding of Trauma-Informed Care is preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

The ability to prioritize and organize workloads and manage time independently to meet deadlines.

The ability to stay calm and grounded during chaotic and stressful interactions and environments.

The ability to solve problems and think creatively when quick responses are needed.

Exhibit excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to facilitate effective interactions with residents, donors, volunteers, and staff.

Sensitivity to the needs of residents, staff, and volunteers from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.

General working knowledge of Office 365, Outlook, and Internet navigation.

The ability to maintain healthy boundaries and self-care in stressful environments, and coach others in doing the same.

Work Environment :   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands :

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk; use hands or fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Acres of Diamonds is a Christian 501(c)(3) organization where homeless women, and their children receive the help and resources they need to build lasting, healthy lives.

It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to any employee’s race, color, sex, age, national origin, veteran status or disability or any other basis prohibited by law.  As a religious organization, we are permitted, and reserve the right, to prefer employment on the basis of religion, per Title VII, Section 702-703, vs. Civil Rights Act of 1964.  We believe that the effectiveness of this ministry is directly related to the depth and sincerity of commitment to Jesus Christ demonstrated by each employee.  Therefore, each employee must be committed to the pursuit of a lifestyle, on and off the job, consistent with our mission, compatible with historical standards of morality and reflecting the message, mission and character of Jesus Christ.

Please apply directly through our hiring page at www.acresofdiamonds.org / job -opportunities / or please include a copy of your Resume and Cover Letter