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About Us

The Rural Arts Collaborative is 501(c)3 nonprofit organization comprised of artists, community members, and businesses who work together to design, support, and deliver creative programs to youth and adults living in and visiting Hardwick, Greensboro, and Craftsbury, Vermont. Guided by core values of arts, recreation, technology, and sustainability, our programs provide experiences for all ages and abilities that spark joy, inspiration, connection, and excitement, contributing to a healthier, more vibrant Northeast Kingdom.

WonderKids Afterschool Program

We are hiring for all positions in our afterschool program. To apply to work the 2024/2025 school year, click here.

Job Descriptions

  • Reporting to the Afterschool Administrative Manager, this position serves the Management team and Afterschool sites through clear, open, frequent communication with school sports leaders, community and parent organizations, community activity organizers, and other stakeholders resulting in a comprehensive,  equitable and well-organized calendar of diverse and enriching afterschool activities for students in grades K-8 in Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union. This calendar will include the WonderKids Afterschool Enrichment programming that we design and deliver each week in three afterschool sites.

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  • The Enrichment Site Coordinator works closely with the Regional Enrichment Manager to make improvements and modifications of the planned enrichment based on the staff and physical resources of the site. It is also their responsibility to prepare the site and the site staff to be able to lead the enrichment and engage the children. This includes instructing and training staff, and also teaching students.

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  • The behavioral assistant will work closely with the behavior and enrichment coordinators to support our participants as they engage in our enrichment activities, ensuring the emotional well-being of students in grades K-8 in Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union who attend WonderKids programming. This individual will support students with a range of needs and abilities while maintaining a positive behavioral approach that embraces each student’s uniqueness and ability to thrive. The candidate will present themselves as a strong role model for children and adolescents and demonstrate management and supervision of students in accordance with WonderKids’ philosophies and mission. 

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  • Activity Leaders and Support Staff work together and collaborate with Coordinators to ensure the enrichment quality is high, the site logistics are seamless, and the children are building resilience in Afterschool.

    View complete job description for Activity Leaders here

    View complete job description for Support Staff here

  • Volunteers and substitutes will ensure that we always have adequate coverage for quality and safety in the afterschool program.

  • If you are a parent, teacher, or community member interested in the longevity and sustainability of our afterschool program, please email Sarah Mutrux at director@ruralartsvt.org to inquire about joining the volunteer advisory committee to help.

Other Year-Round Jobs

  • Rural Arts Collaborative seeks dynamic and passionate Teaching Artists help advance our mission through delivering hands-on arts experiences to our segmented audiences. The ideal candidate will be an experienced artist and educator who is dedicated to fostering creativity and artistic expression in students of all ages. The Teaching Artist will design and deliver arts-based curriculum, or use predetermined lesson plans generated by Program Managers and Directors at Rural Arts Collaborative. Delivery formats may be for limited series workshops, ongoing contracted classes, or regular daily programming, delivered in various settings, including schools, community centers, and our organization's facilities. This role requires a commitment to both artistic excellence and educational impact, with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility.

    To apply, email a resume, cover letter, portfolio of your work, and a detailed class proposal to director@ruralartsvt.org.

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