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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 will start hiring for our 2025/2026 Afterschool program in mid-July. Please check back often for when we open the application.
Job Descriptions
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WonderKids Afterschool is a program that works with schools and community members to help children achieve emotional resilience and engage their own imaginations. The WonderKids Afterschool Program gives youth space to be children, to explore, and be curious as they move into their futures as happy, healthy, kind humans.
The Administrative Site Coordinator will collaborate with the WonderKids Regional Management Team and the WonderKids Behavioral and Enrichment Site Coordinators to ensure reporting requirements and staffing requirements are met, and the program runs smoothly.
Duties include data entry, site and staff supervision, food service coordination, attendance, family communication, and more.
To read the full job description, click here.
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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.
To view the full job description, click here.
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WonderKids Afterschool is a program that works with schools and community members to help children achieve emotional resilience and engage their own imaginations. The WonderKids Afterschool Program gives youth space to be children, to explore, and be curious as they move into their futures as happy, healthy, kind humans.
The Behavioral Site Coordinator will collaborate with the WonderKids Regional Management Team and the WonderKids Administrative and Enrichment Site Coordinators to ensure that staff understand and are able to provide the necessary behavioral supports so that all children in the program may be successful.
Duties include family communication, on-site child support, development and implementation of support plans, and staff communication.
To read the full job description, click here.
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Supervise children for safety during the program, including frequent counting and check-ins, and behavior guidance and feedback
Help children engage with the activities
Help the children understand activities, be kind to each other, and manage themselves to be able to enjoy the program.
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Volunteers and substitutes will ensure that we always have adequate coverage for quality and safety in the afterschool program.
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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
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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.