Play & Learn Program Coordinator

• At Children's Therapy Center, we are on a mission to maximize the potential of children with special needs. We provide individualized, family-centered therapy including early intervention services, early childhood special education, physical, occupational and speech therapy. In partnership with parents and caregivers, we celebrate where each child is today and work toward who they can become.

Founded in 1979, Children's Therapy Center has grown from a dream shared by a handful of visionary pediatric therapists to the largest and most comprehensive independent nonprofit pediatric therapy program in Washington State. Growth like ours does not happen by chance. It takes a commitment to quality services, collaboration, innovation and a focus on excellence in all areas.

Children's Therapy Center is looking for a Play & Learn Coordinator to oversee the Kaleidoscope Play & Learn (KPL) Program and Groups hosted by Children's Therapy Center.  The Play & Learn Coordinator will report to the Center Program Director.  Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups are often held in partnership with the Community Partner-Facilities. This work is grant funded and subject to funding availability.

Primary Responsibilities

• Attend and provide facilitation and oversight for all Play and Learn groups to meet program requirements.
• Ensure the scope and content of groups meet the guidelines and structure of the funding source.
• Plan and collaborate outcome-based group learning and activity time, creative play time and circle time for group participants.
• Collaborate with Volunteer Manager to identification and onboard volunteers to support groups and participants as needed.
• Safeguard health standards and ensure infection prevention measures are in place for set-up, during groups, and in clean-up practices.
• Provide educational resources and supports for group topics and activities; offer referrals to community and/or additional resources when requested

Program Management

• Document weekly activities related to the program and grant work
• Request materials and supports to meet program requirements
• Managing volunteers to facilitate and support KPL Groups, including ensuring the ongoing training of volunteers

Evaluation and Reporting

• Collect and compile information and data to satisfy funding requirements and information requested by the grant contract
• Partner with accounting to ensure reconciliation of funds spent
• Provide an annual program summary and evaluation of services

Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrable experience and other qualifications:

• Prior experience working with children 0-5 years old and their families.
• Reliable, personal transportation with proof of current insurance.
• Computer proficiency: Word, Excel, Publisher, other applications.
• Knowledge of basic office equipment: copy, fax, voice mail etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Skills including professionalism, organization, analysis, and presentation.
• Able to speak before small and large groups: answer questions and give program information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Other Information

This role is part time.  Frequent travel with reliable personal transportation is required.   (For Current CTC Staff) This role may be held in combined with another role.  Compensation may differ by role if worked in combination with another role

CTC's Operations / COVID-19

In accordance with applicable State and Federal requirements Children's Therapy Center requires that all staff be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before beginning employment; unless by certified, document medical disability or religious accommodation.

Schedule:

Work is conducted in-person, onsite and in-community; expected at 12-15 hours per week

• Current Play & Learn Group Schedule*: Monday 1:30pm-4:00pm in Maple Valley site; Tuesday 11:00am-1:30pm at JJ Smith Elementary in Enumclaw; Wednesday 1:30pm-4:00pm in Burien.  Travel is paid in cases where the Play & Learn site differs from the assigned home-office site. 

*Play & Learn group schedule is subject to change based on community needs, season and space availability.

• Up to 4 additional hours may be spent as needed collecting, analyzing and reporting data, preparing materials, training and coordinating volunteer coverage and support.

Compensation & Benefits:

Children's Therapy Center offers equitable and competitive pay commensurate with job-related experience and education. The pay rate range for this position is $22.85-35.70 per hour dependent on related experience and education.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and continuing education benefits.  Supplemental/premium insurance options are also available.  Eligible employees can enroll in our retirement plan with their first paycheck and will be eligible for company contributions after their first year of employment.

Children's Therapy Center is an equal opportunity employer.  We seek to hire candidates that reflect diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultural histories.  We continually seek to understand, acknowledge and appreciate our differences, engaging with an attitude of respectful curiosity, and a growth-mindset.  We believe everyone has the right to be respected and valued. 

Consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, and our values, Children's Therapy Center provides all employees and applicants with equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship including consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.