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The mission of The Piñon Project Family Resource Center is to strengthen our community by providing comprehensive services for children and families.

The Piñon Project Core Values:

Education: We value and support learning. Perseverance: Never give up. Honesty: Sincere intentions. Integrity: Adherence to core values. Respect: Acceptance. Collaboration: Working together. Excellence: Going above and beyond. Belief: Guiding principles.

Youth Activities Leader

Job description

Plan and lead a variety of activities within a specific program area, such as Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, Outdoor/Environment and Physical social emotional Education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of positive youth development:

Promotes and stimulate program participation;

Provides guidance and role modeling to participants.

Focus on maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere for all youth.

Exhibits a warm, concerned attitude toward youth that uses a positive approach in dealing with individuals as well as groups of children.

Effectively plan and lead programs, services and a variety of activities for participants.

Effectively communicate with staff and with children of all ages being an active positive team member.

Completes program planners in a timely manner including new, fun and inviting program ideas for the designated area(s).

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

Ability to relate well with children in group environment.

Ability to be flexible, adaptable and mobile when supervising groups of children.

Be aware of safety procedures.

Is aware of Pinon Project policies and will abide by them.

Responsible for care and maintenance of program equipment, supplies and facility including daily clean up and proper use.

Must have a valid Colorado driver's license or the ability to obtain prior to hire. Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screening. EOE. Please send resume to Asialynn at ahager@pinonproject.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Finance team member to work cooperatively to achieve the mission of The Piñon Project Family Resource Center. Responsible for grants receivable and A/R reconciliation, timely submission of funding reimbursements and updated program budgets. Accounting or demonstrated experience required, knowledge of QuickBooks preferred. Strong organizational and time management skills required. Must pass criminal background and drug test. EOE. Job type: Part time with benefits, 30 hours, and possibility of full time following probationary period. Send resume with references and cover letter to kwillis@pinonproject.org.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off

Physical setting:

Office

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

The mission of the Tree House Early Learning Center is to provide developmentally appropriate activities for children 6 weeks to 12 years, to encourage independence through these activities and to encourage family involvement through literacy nights, parent teacher conferences, and Treasure Chest Literacy program.

Job Application

Tree House Substitute Teacher

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

On call

Work Location: Treehouse, 300 N. Elm St, Cortez CO 81321

Description:
Perform any combination of the following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teacher with the following duties. Know and follow personnel policies, employee handbook, administrative directives, Colorado Child Care rules and regulations, and other guidance as may be provided. Discuss assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.

Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids, activities, or learning centers. Assist students, individually or in groups, with activities to reinforce learning concepts and support development of new skills. Engage children in activities to develop trust, stimulate brain development, enhance language acquisition and develop motor skills. Meet child’s physical, emotional and social needs (i.e. changing diapers, assisting the group leader with transition at arrival, etc.). Conduct activities to complete Family and Community Partnership objectives as assigned. Maintain confidentiality.

Serve meals to children in family style whenever possible and eat with children as a role model for developing good nutrition habits. When cooking, you will prepare healthy and tasty meals and snacks for the children in our center. Creating a menu and recipes that are in compliance with the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), you’ll ensure our children have the fuel they need to learn and grow. All Staff are committed to making the center successful and know the meaning of relationships with children, families, and their team are important to success. They are fully engaged and passionate about their work and take initiative to create the best Tree House experience possible.