Afterschool & Summer Program Staff
Content + Source + Freshness • 17 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong offer due to engagement in community service with competitive hourly rates and opportunities for professional development.
- Competitive hourly wage: $19-$22
- Opportunity to shape youth education and development
- Supportive work culture within a community center
Pros
- Impactful role in youth development
- Competitive compensation for community roles
- Supportive community-oriented work environment
Cons
- Part-time position may limit income stability
- Work schedule may not be flexible for all candidates
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-Level • Part-Time
Good fit
- Educators and caregivers with experience with youth
- Candidates seeking meaningful part-time roles
- Individuals dedicated to community service
Not recommended for
- Job seekers looking for full-time work
- Individuals without experience in child-related roles
- Those averse to community engagement or teamwork
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Responsible for the daily program operations of Milton Afterschool Kids (MASK) program in collaboration with 3-12 staff serving up to 59 youth, including providing high quality care and education for children daily (ages 6 to approximately 12 years old) and maintaining positive collaborations with families, coworkers, service providers, and community partners. The preferred work schedule is 2:15 pm to 5:30pm Monday through Friday, with the possibility of additional hours for morning MASK (7:30am to 8:45am) and vacation care.
Duties
Deliver high-quality program facilitation
-Ensure MASK program meets or exceeds VT licensing regulations at all times, including:
- Record keeping
- Health and safety
- Classroom environment
- Curriculum
- Emergency Response Planning
-In collaboration with fellow teachers and the Afterschool Program Director, plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities based on age-appropriate standards and program goals.
-Initiate, direct, and facilitate activities with children to aid in development of socialization andvself-help, language and reading, math, fine and gross motor skills, art, play, storytelling, songs, and dramatic play.
-Ensure students safe arrival and departure within the afterschool program areas of use.
-Assist in safe distribution of nutritious snacks to students.
-Collaborate with other staff and MASK Director regarding enrollment, new family onboarding and waitlist management.
-Engage in and complete every year, from the date of initial hire, the minimum annual professional development training hours, and submit appropriate documentation via BFIS, as required by VT licensing regulations requirements.
-Maintain certification in First Aid and CPR for infants/children.
Cultivate strong family - teacher partnerships
-Establish a positive rapport with parents/guardians and act as an advocate/facilitator for families by sharing information and referrals that may benefit the child or family.
-Communicate with:
- Parents - regarding daily activities and schedule; special events; meals; and child specific information including behavior and well-being
- Collaborative partners- regarding students with special needs, field trip opportunities, in-program activities, mentorship programs, etc.
Be a Team Player
-Drive positive organizational culture alongside fellow MFCC team members. Learn and model the MFCC Policies and Procedures. Create a positive work environment for all staff by role modeling positive and effective communication, and promoting the Strengthening Families framework for working with children and families.
-Adhere to the MFCC Policies and Procedures Manual, and all MASK program specific policies and procedures.
-Attend MFCC all-staff meetings and activities.
-Participate in all scheduled direct supervision and team meetings.
-Assist with other MFCC programs and community efforts to increase community and parental resilience.
-Communicate with:
- After School Program Director- regarding any concerns, issues, or questions of staff, parents, and collaborating partners;
- MFCC and MES Staff- regarding curriculum ideas, thoughts, or concerns; daily responsibilities, and specific student needs when parents have given explicit permission and a need exists.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
-Must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience working with children.
-Must have knowledge or willingness to learn about:
- planning and implementing high quality afterschool programs.
- educational, social/emotional, and physical development needs of school age students.
- Afterschool licensing regulations
-Must have at least one of the following within a year of employment:
- Vermont Afterschool Foundations Certificate; OR
- Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate: OR
- Vermont On-The-Job Training certificate; OR
- Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential; OR
- Vermont Program Director Credential; OR
- Vermont Teacher Licensure; OR
- BA/BS or Associate's Degree
Benefits
● Opportunity to join a dedicated, passionate team driving real impact in the community!
● Compensation based upon education and experience. Range between $19 - $22 for new hires.
● Competitive, prorated package of paid vacation, sick and personal days.
● Childcare discount of 50% for employees, pending availability of a slot.
● On-going, personalized professional development opportunities.
● Access to member benefits from our affiliations with Common Good Vermont, Lake Champlain
Chamber, and VTAEYC
● Employee Assistance Program.
This position is not eligible for insurance benefits. As during the summer and school breaks it is full-time, but during the school year it is part-time.
