K-5 Program Staff

Position Overview:

K-5 Program Staff supervise an after school classroom, implement engaging activities and foster an environment where children feel safe, happy and valued. Our program serves K-5th graders during afternoons, half days and school vacation weeks. Staff create meaningful relationships with children, and teach them new skills, while having fun at the same time. Program staff must be empathetic, self-motivated and eager to be a part of a collaborative team that is committed to the health and wellbeing of all children and families. They should also demonstrate a commitment to principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. This is a part-time position, and staff are expected to commit to regularly work between three to five days a week during the semester.

King Street Center is one of the most racially diverse places to work in Vermont. We’ve worked hard over the last few years to reflect the identities of our youth in the adults who work with them. We are proud to have staff reflect youth of color. If you are a professional of color in Vermont, working at King Street means you will be the majority identity in our halls and will be able to see yourself in our youth and your co-workers.

If you're ready to turn passion into action and dreams into reality, this role offers you the opportunity to be a part of a brighter future for King Street Center and all those we touch. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Plan, implement and supervise daily educational and age-appropriate activities and games for children.

  • Ensure health, safety and enjoyment of children in program. 

  • Teach children life skills, appropriate behaviors, and how to make good choices.

  • Support student behavior needs with oversight and support from Directors

  • Interact with children to resolve problems.

  • Ensure daily reading and homework are completed.

  • Discuss child’s individual issues and progress with family.

  • Maintain awareness of children’s participation and whereabouts.

  • Walk children to King Street Center from school at least twice a week

  • General “housekeeping” matters such as snack preparation, kitchen and classroom clean up, and light facilities maintenance. 

  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knoweldge:

  • Child development and group dynamics.

Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal skills.  

  • Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.

Abilities:

  • Ability to cooperate with others.

  • Ability to be self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, co-workers, and the general public.

  • Ability to organize activities and time.

  • Ability to problem solve.

  • Ability to work with others in a team environment.

  • Ability to take direction.

  • Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • High school diploma required, some college in education or broad area of human services preferred

  • Some experience working with at-risk youth is required.

  • Will need to complete one of the following within your first year working at King Street Center: 

    • Vermont Afterschool Foundations Certificate 

    • BA/BS or Associate's degree 

    • Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate

    • Vermont On-the-Job Training Certificate 

    • Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential 

    • Vermont Program Director Credential 

    • Vermont Teacher Licensure 

  • Must pass a criminal background check through the VT Child Care Development Division and complete licensing required trainings (CPR/First Aid Training, VT orientation, Mandated Reporter)

Physical Requirements & Conditions of Work:

Work is conducted inside and outside during all seasons. Must be able to be physically active, participate in gross motor games, and walk distances to neighborhood sites. Occasional lifting of furniture, materials and children, weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional interaction with children and families exhibiting some instability in their behavior. Some potential for risks to physical safety and security of the facility.  Potential for injury from physical interplay with children, and for illness passed along from children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employment Details:

Location: This is an on-site position 

Available Hours: 

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 1:15pm - 6:00pm 

  • Wednesday 12:15pm - 6:00pm

Pay: $19-21 per hour

Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off

  • Employee Assistance Plan

  • Healthy Living Allowance

  • Staff planning days and professional development opportunities

Apply Now:

Candidates should send the following to hr@kingstreetcenter.org:

  • Resume or cover letter that includes:

    • Why you would like to work at King Street Center

    • Description of your experience working with children

    • Description of your experience working with BIPOC youth from low income, refugee and/or immigrant communities

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary. King Street Center is an equal opportunity employer.


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