Full-time Activities Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a monthly calendar of activities.
• Organizing, and overseeing recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities tailored to a child’s needs.
• Organizing and overseeing community events such as holidays, birthdays, and graduation.
• Maintain a set budget for all activities.
• Plan structured play sessions, sensory activities, art projects, music therapy, physical exercises, social skills programs, and more.
• Adjust activities based on the child’s response and abilities, ensuring each child has the opportunity to participate at their own level.
• Meet with team to discuss progress and adjustments in approach.
• Provide physical support during activities.
• Communication with parents and documentation of their quarterly goals and progress.
• Collaboration with therapists and homebound teachers if applicable.
• Assist children with feeding or cleaning as needed.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, supportive environment through one-on-one or small group activities, offering guidance and encouragement.
• Recognize and respond to emotional, physical, and behavioral cues from the children, implementing strategies to help them remain engaged.
• Use positive reinforcement techniques to reduce challenging behaviors.
• Ensure that all children are supervised during activities.

Education:

• Associate’s degree is preferred.

Skills:

• Previous experience with children with special needs is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to work with children of varying abilities.
• Creativity and resourcefulness to meet activities needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Emergency procedures, including first aid and CPR.
• Willing to cross train and assist in similar roles is required.