K-5 Program Staff & Lead

Seven Days Jobs; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

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

K-5 Program Staff & Lead positions offer part-time (≈21 hours/week) and full-time (≈30 hours/week) options with corresponding afternoon schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience with children/youth

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Willingness to complete background/trn

Education

High school diploma

Job description

King Street Center, Burlington, VT is seeking enthusiastic, caring, and committed individuals to join our K-5 Afterschool 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.

K-5 Program Staff & Lead

• 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

Qualifications

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 afterschool, 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)

Physical Requirements

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.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

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.