K-5 Program & Lead

King Street Center, Burlington, VT is seeking enthusiastic, caring, and committed individuals to join our K-5 After school Program team. We currently have several openings for candidates who are passionate about youth development, education, equity, and creating positive experiences for elementary-aged children.

• Part-time, approximately 21 hours/week during school year

• Typical schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday afternoons (must be available for at least 3 shifts/week)

• $19-$21/hour

• Full-time, 30 hours/week, year-round

• Monday-Friday, 12:00-6:00 PM

• $22-$24/hour

• Additional hours available during school breaks/summer programming

Responsibilities may include:

• Create a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment for elementary-aged youth

• Build positive relationships with students and families

• Lead and facilitate engaging educational, recreational, and enrichment activities

• Support literacy, math, homework help, and social-emotional learning

• Foster positive behavior and help students develop life skills

• Supervise youth during programming, transitions, field trips, outdoor activities

• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, families, and community partners

• Maintain program spaces, ensure compliance with safety and licensing standards

Required:

• High school diploma

• Experience with children or youth

• Experience with/strong understanding of BIPOC, immigrant, refugee, low-income communities

• Strong communication, organization, relationship-building skills

• Work collaboratively, maintain professional standards

• Willingness to complete required background checks and trainings

Preferred:

• Experience in after school, education, childcare, mentoring, or youth development settings

• Knowledge of child development/classroom management

• Experience supporting literacy, math, arts, enrichment, or social-emotional learning

• Leadership experience

• Trauma-informed, culturally responsive, or de-escalation training

• Valid driver’s license (Lead candidates)

Indoor/outdoor activities year-round, including active games, local walks, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as appropriate.

King Street Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.