Middle School Program Coordinator

King Street Center is a vibrant nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth to explore their talents and find their voice through learning, play and opportunity. We offer a variety of programs ranging from mentoring, out-of-school programming and early childhood education. Located in the heart of Burlington, Vermont, King Street Center serves BIPOC children impacted by economic inequity from Burlington's immigrant communities.

We strive to be one of the most racially diverse places to work in Vermont, as a community where both our youth and colleagues have shared identities or experiences. As a BIPOC led organization, serving BIPOC children and families, King Street is committed to centering equity, inclusion, and belonging in all facets of our work. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children in the Burlington community and you have personal, life or work experience with the communities we serve, we would love to hear from you!

The Middle School Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and leading engaging after-school and summertime programs that foster personal growth, academic achievement, and life skills development for youth in grades 6-8. This role plays a crucial part in empowering middle schoolers to explore their talents, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. Additionally, the Coordinator helps to lead the Job Club Program, a workforce development initiative that teaches business and job skills.

• Year-Round Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the Director of the Middle School Program to plan and implement enriching daily activities that support personal and academic growth.
  • Identify new activities and partnerships that relate to the interests of youth to enhance programming.
  • Build positive relationships with middle school youth, providing guidance, encouragement, and homework assistance.
  • Serve as lead staff on a daily basis, delegating and running check‑ins with staff surrounding daily plans and activities.
  • Fill in for Middle School Program Director as needed when Director is offsite or has time off, serving as the leader for all middle school youth and staff and primary point of contact for families until Director has returned.
  • Facilitate life skills workshops on topics such as money management, cooking, digital literacy, and time management.
  • Provide transportation for youth to offsite activities or home after program hours, using personal or company‑provided vehicles.
  • Manage program supplies and instructional materials within the allocated budget.
  • Ensure the safety and well‑being of all participants, maintaining active supervision and accurate attendance records.
  • Teach and reinforce professional and social skills such as punctuality, communication, and teamwork.
  • Support youth engagement in extracurricular activities beyond the Center.
  • Assist with behavior management, conflict resolution, and support for children and families as needed.
  • Contribute to the overall operation and success of middle school programming.
• Spring/Summer Responsibilities:
  • Support the implementation and success of the Job Club Program, a workforce development initiative that introduces middle schoolers to entrepreneurship and job readiness.
  • Assist in recruitment and enrollment of 6th and 7th grade students into the Job Club, ensuring they understand program expectations.
  • Conduct weekly training sessions in late winter and spring, running early career readiness workshops on topics such as interviewing and resumes, financial literacy, career pathways, and more.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness and explore opportunities for growth and improvement.
  • Engage community partners and identify new learning opportunities for youth.
  • Support youth in Job Club on their summer projects by advising them in weekly check‑ins and supported work time.
  • Work with the Director of Middle School Program to transition the job club to a year‑round program.
  • Support the transition to full‑day middle school programming during the summer months.
• Other Duties:
  • Support behavior management strategies in collaboration with program staff.
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