Children’s Program Specialist - After-School & Shelter

Upper Valley Haven; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement match

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Upper Valley Haven is seeking a compassionate Children’s Program Associate in White River Junction, VT. The role focuses on direct service to children and families, collaborating with the Children’s Services team to provide high-quality programming.

You will work approximately 20–25 hours per week, mostly afternoons, with after-school and summer programming, on-site at the Byrne Family Shelter. The position includes growth opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• Education or training in child development, education, social work, human services, or a related field.
• Experience working directly with children and families, with knowledge of child development and trauma-responsive practice.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to inclusive, family-centered, and culturally responsive services.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, support, and enrichment for children in after-school, summer, shelter-based, and other programming.
• Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate educational, recreational, and community-based activities in collaboration with the Children’s Services team.
• Use trauma-responsive and inclusive practices to support children’s social, emotional, and developmental growth.
• Collaborate with families, schools, volunteers, service providers, community partners, and Haven colleagues.
• Maintain developmental observations and program records that support quality programming and compliance requirements.

Skills

Child development

Trauma-informed practice

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Relationship-building

Cultural responsiveness

Driver's license

Education

Child development or related field

Job description

Upper Valley Haven is seeking a compassionate Children’s Program Associate in White River Junction, VT. The role focuses on direct service to children and families, collaborating with the Children’s Services team to provide high-quality programming.

You will work approximately 20–25 hours per week, mostly afternoons, with after-school and summer programming, on-site at the Byrne Family Shelter. The position includes growth opportunities and benefits.