King Street Center Careers
Come be a part of a dynamic community that supports children and youth through education, opportunity, and play!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and families in our community? King Street Center is a vibrant nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth to explore their talents and find their voice through learning, play and opportunity. Located in the heart of Burlington, Vermont, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive. Through a variety of programs ranging from Mentoring, Teen, K-5, our 5-STAR Head Start Early Childhood, and Family Support Programs, we aim to foster resilience, confidence, and a sense of belonging in those we serve. Especially important to us is that we do this work with an equity lens and incorporate the vision and voice of our youth into our programming.
As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we are seeking dedicated individuals who are enthusiastic about our mission. Join our team and become part of a community-driven organization committed to creating positive change. Together, we can support the next generation and build a brighter future for all.
We encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, and welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Experience or commitment to working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic backgrounds. We consider it an asset for candidates to have an awareness of cultural norms and to speak languages common among the population we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a discrimination – and harassment-free workplace.
Apply now to be a part of something truly meaningful!
Current Job Openings:
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Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as an integral member of the senior leadership team, the Senior Director of Operations is responsible for the development of King Street Center’s financial and operational strategies and contributes to the development of the organization’s strategic goals. In addition to the strategic components, the Sr Director of Operations will be charged with developing and implementing more sophisticated policies and procedures in the finance, human resources, and general operational realms. They will ensure the internal daily planning, implementation, management and oversight of the organization is running smoothly and will supervise the human resources manager, operations manager, and facilities director. They are supervised by the Executive Director and considered to be second in command when the executive director is out or unreachable.
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The Front Desk Receptionist plays a key role in front desk operations and supporting the smooth functioning of youth, families, staff and visitor building access. This position requires the ability to remain vigilant and follow building safety and security procedures effectively, while also fostering a welcoming and warm environment that aligns with King Street Center’s values. This position also requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various staff and community members.
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King Street Center is seeking a Full-Time K-5 Classroom Lead who will be responsible for the management of an afterschool classroom of up to twenty kindergarten and 1st grade youth. This position will start in August 2025 or as soon as possible upon hire. The Classroom Lead supports the K-5 Program Director in developing an engaging curriculum, and then implements it daily with K-5 Program Staff. The expected work schedule is Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm for 30 hours per week during the school year. Additional hours may be required for summer programming or school vacation weeks.
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King Street Center is seeking Part-Time K-5 Program Staff to support the supervision of an afterschool classroom for either grades Kindergarten to 1st grade, 2nd grade to 3rd grade or 4th grade to 5th grade. This position will start in January 2025. The Program Staff is responsible for implementing engaging activities and curriculum and fostering a developmentally appropriate classroom culture as directed by the K-5 Program Director. Available shifts are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 2:00pm-6:00pm and Wednesday, 1:00pm - 6:00pm for up to 21 hours per week during the school year. Additional hours may be assigned for summer programming or school vacation weeks.
Benefits & Perks
Work for a purpose
Paid Holidays (PT & FT)
Paid Time Off (PT & FT)
Healthy Living Allocation (PT & FT)
Health Insurance, Dental, Vision (FT)
403b Retirement Plan, with discretionary employer match (FT)
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term Disability (FT)
Long-term Disability (FT)
Life Insurance (FT)
Professional Development & Staff Appreciation Days
Planning Days & Early Closures for Team Meetings
6 weeks Paid Parental Leave (FT)