Arts & Crafts Assistance

VIDA; Manchester; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A youth organization in Manchester is looking for a part-time individual to plan and design educational art practices for children. You'll create a safe, fun environment where young people can express themselves, improving their confidence, social skills, and creativity. Ideal candidates should possess artistic abilities, communicate well with youth, and demonstrate enthusiasm in fostering a positive atmosphere. Experience with children or a strong interest in this area is essential.

Qualifications

• Available for school half term dates.
• Experience working with children or a clear interest in working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design educational art practices with young children.
• Ensure a fun and safe environment for expression.

Skills

Artistic abilities

Communication skills

Enthusiasm for children's activities

Understanding of challenging behaviors

Job description

Job Type

Part Time

Workspace

On-site

About the Role

Planning and designing educational art practices with young children. Ensuring the children play in a fun safe environment, where individuals will feel comfortable to express interests and opinions, to improve confidence, social skills and creativity.

Requirements

Available for school half term dates

Candidate must display artistic abilities and communicate well with young people

Enthusiasm while creating a fun enviromnent

Experience working with children or a clear interest in working with young people

An understanding of challenging behaviours and methods of prevention

About the Company

VIDA is a youth organisation focused on providing sports, arts, education and early employment, at the heart of communities in central Manchester. We provide a range of activities improving social activity, fitness and mental health in young people. Our programmes assist with Manchester's crime prevention projects and anti-social behaviour issues in communities of low income houses, surrounded by negative behaviours. We as an organsation aim to increase the number of activities in these areas, creating safer environments, future entrepreneurs, while reducing the stress from families in need. Our staff and volunteers understand the challenges face in these environments, where young children can be negatively influenced. Having an increased number of mentors and role models in the communities of Manchester, can drive the next generation with brighter, more positive futures.