Connect Up Facilitator (After-School Program Facilitator)

Connect Up Facilitator (After-School Program Facilitator) The Matthews House Fort Collins, CO Job Details Part-time From $19 an hour 3 days ago Benefits 401(k) 3% Match 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Paid sick time Qualifications Behavior management Interpersonal skills Volunteer management Crisis management Supervising experience Working with children Driving Data collection

Full Job Description Connect Up Facilitator Status:

Part-time, 9 hours per week;

Non-Exempt Pay:

$ 19/hour This posting will be open through Friday, May 8, 2026, at 12pm.

Description:

We are seeking a committed and relationship-centered individual to facilitate the Connect Up after school program. Your work will enable you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve and will contribute to the positive, supportive work culture at The Matthews House. You will be responsible for running the Connect Up program (after-school support for grades 3-8) at one site during the summer months and during the school year. You will lead a group of approximately 10-15 students on a daily basis, creating and implementing fun enrichment activities, communicating with all parties concerning the youth, and supervising volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Be culturally attuned, sensitive, and compassionate to the community being served Have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy talking with children in a non-threatening environment Have experience leading groups of children/youth and be capable of setting and holding expectations with them Be a compassionate leader with the desire to work with children as they grow and develop Be able to work independently Possess the ability to listen and quickly assess urgency for situations that might involve a crisis Must pass an FBI fingerprint screening and thorough background check. Must be able to transport and have a clean driving record.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead children in grades 3-8 in a comfortable setting with enrichment activities at the Connect Up site. Listen and assess children's strengths accordingly, and encourage and instruct positively, while also maintaining student behavior expectations. Plan and execute enrichment activities within the program. Communicate with parents/caregivers about children's progress and needs. Supervise and support daily volunteers. Track student progress, collect data as needed, and help develop new opportunities within the program.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Support and maintain the positive culture of The Matthews House and uphold agency values: relationship-centered, assume the best of people, own your role, innovation, remain curious. Communicate professionally through written documentation and verbal communication. Ensure all services provided are within the Matthews House guidelines and policies. Perform other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Afternoons are required to fulfill the duties of this position. The schedule during the summer months will be Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30-6:30. The schedule during the school year will transition to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:30-6:30. Services will be provided at a program site in south Fort Collins.

BENEFITS

401(k) with 3% match by employer Paid sick time A mission-driven environment with strong staff culture

The Matthews House Mission:

Empowering youth and families through connection, self-efficacy, and independence.

The Matthews House Vision:

A community that is aware, belongs, and is self-sufficient.

The Matthews House Values:

Relationship-centered, Assume the best of people, Own your role, Innovation, Remain curious

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 on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability or any other status protected by state or local law.

Pay:

From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee assistance program Paid time off

Work Location:

In person