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K-5 Program Staff

King Street Center
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Position: K-5 Program Staff 
Reports to: K-5 Director
Classification: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours/week for the school year. Additional hours may be required for summer programming or school vacation weeks.

Location: On-site, with occasional trips off site

Compensation: $19 - $21 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The K-5 Program Staff supports the supervision of an afterschool classroom for either grades Kindergarten to 1st grade, 2nd grade to 3rd grade or 4th grade to 5th grade.  The Program Staff is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities and building trusting youth relationships. The expected work schedule is 21 hours a week. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday:2:00pm - 6:00pm. Wednesday: 1:00pm - 6:00pm. Additional hours may be assigned for summer programming or school vacation weeks.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Needs to work at least 3 out of the 5 shifts listed above. 
  • Implement daily educational and age-appropriate activities and games for students 
  • Support student behavior needs with oversight and support from K-5 Program Director and Classroom Leads.
  • Ensure health, safety and enjoyment of students in program. 
  • Teach students life skills, appropriate behaviors, and how to make good choices.
  • Interact with students to resolve problems.
  • Support students with reading and math skills during academic time
  • Maintain awareness of student’s participation and whereabouts.
  • Walk children to King Street Center from school at least twice a week
  • General “housekeeping” matters such as classroom clean up, and light facilities maintenance. Support the organization of the K-5 program storage spaces
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance
  • Attend all required training and maintain compliance with licensing standards.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this position title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in this position, nor does every position necessarily require these duties.


QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • High school diploma required

Experience

  • Some experience working with children required
  • Some life or work experience (or personal lived experienced) with BIPOC, immigrant and/or low-income communities required

Knowledge 

  • Some knowledge of child development preferred but not required
  • Some knowledge of arts and sciences preferred but not required

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organization, time management and problem solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Abilities

  • Ability to cooperate with others and work as part of a team.
  • Ability to be self-motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate professionally with children, families, coworkers, and the public.
  • Ability to take direction and adapt to feedback.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with children and families of diverse backgrounds and English language proficiency levels
  • Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Cultural sensitivity, humility and curiosity
  • Comfortable using and learning technology including AI and smartboards
  • Must pass a criminal background check through the VT Child Care Development Division and complete required training (CPR/First Aid, VT Orientation, Mandated Reporter Training).

RELATIONSHIPS AND ROLES

  • Reports directly to the K-5 Director of Academics and/or Director of Enrichment
  • Collaborates with K-5 Program Directors, K-5 Classroom Lead and other KSC program staff to implement programming.
  • Engages with youth, families, volunteers, and community partners to foster a supportive program environment.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

  • Instills trust- gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity 
  • Manages ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear 
  • Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization 
  • Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said 
  • Being resilient-  Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
  • Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
  • Curiosity - Consistently seeks opportunities to learn, ask questions, and explore new ideas to improve outcomes and drive continuous growth.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK CONDITIONS

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.


TO APPLY

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

1. Resume

2. Cover letter that includes:

  • Why you would like to work at King Street Center
  • Description of your experience working with BIPOC youth from low income, refugee and/or immigrant communities 

3. Three professional references

 

(No resume? Please fill out our application form HERE)

For an outline of our benefits please visit https://www.kingstreetcenter.org/employment


DIVERSITY STATEMENT

King Street Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve. We make all employment decisions 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 protected characteristic under applicable law.