Afterschool & Summer Program Staff

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

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.

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.

About Us

At MFCC, we understand the importance of early childhood education. With a deep commitment to our community and the families we serve, our dedicated team is focused on making lasting impacts. If you’re looking to join a team that helps youth and families thrive and shapes the future, MFCC is the place for you!

Here’s a little bit about who we are at MFCC:

At MFCC, we empower individuals and families through innovative services. These services include an emergency food shelf, supportive family home visiting, direct financial or in-kind support to families, parent support groups, parent education opportunities, community events, childcare services for young children, and school-aged youth during out of school hours, the Milton Farmers Market, and more. We are a team that leads with compassion, embraces adaptability, fosters resilience, and takes a mission-driven approach to building community. We believe our team culture, and our commitment to CCAREs (Community, Compassion, Adaptability, Resilience, and Empowerment) set the stage for our work across the organization.

Our Core Competencies:

We believe our team culture, and our commitment to CCAREs (Community, Compassion, Adaptability, Resilience, and Empowerment) set the stage for our work across the organization. To ensure we’re living our values, we ask every employee to demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Commitment to our mission:
• Acts with a clear commitment to the organization's mission to empower families through innovative services. Connects daily work and decisions to the broader purpose, champions innovation in service of family empowerment, and continually seeks ways to advance the mission through collaboration and creativity.
• Commitment to our values:
• Compassion - Demonstrates care, empathy, and respect for others. Builds strong, trusting relationships by actively listening, honoring diverse perspectives, and offering support during challenges. Prioritizes the well-being and dignity of clients, colleagues, and partners in all interactions.
• Adaptability - Responds effectively to changing needs, priorities, and environments. Adjusts strategies based on feedback and context, embraces innovation, and remains open to new ideas and ways of working to better serve families and the community.
• Resilience - Sustains energy, optimism, and focus through challenges, setbacks, or ambiguity. Demonstrates perseverance in pursuit of team and organizational goals, and models a growth mindset by learning from setbacks and fostering continuous improvement.



EEO Statement

Milton Family Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We deeply believe in the power of community, and in turn strive to ensure the voices of all community members are heard, respected, and included. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion or belief, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants, regardless of background. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote and compensate all individuals based on their job-related qualifications and abilities. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.

MFCC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email mfcc@miltonfamilycenter.org.