Project Director (Youth Community Educator Work-Based Learning Afterschool)

Project Director (Youth Community Educator Work-Based Learning Afterschool) Washington Central Unified Union School District Washington Central Unified Union School District - Montpelier, Vermont Job Details

Job ID:

5649208

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description The Project Director is the primary lead for our afterschool Youth Community Educator (YCE) Work-Based Learning (WBL) initiative. The YCE Project Director will lead an innovative program that trains 9-12th grade high school students to become leaders in their community, first through an afterschool work-based learning training programs that utilizes a near-peer mentoring model with 7th & 8th grade learners, and then as they work through an internship placement at a local elementary school. The Project Director will be someone who elevates the leadership and voice of young people in our school community, while preparing them through engaging, inter-disciplinary workshops and training curriculum to become leaders in youth programming in the district.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership:

Deliver the six-week training modules to high school students, focusing on occupational skills, pedagogy, and workshop facilitation.

Program Facilitation:

Ensure all afterschool workshops align with YCEP goals and fill the current gaps in middle school programming.

Supervision & Mentorship:

Provide direct oversight of young people during their training and "core workshop" experiences, acting as a bridge between their student roles and their professional identities.

Phased Implementation:

Manage the transition of Youth Community Educators from the training phase to their internships at Berlin Elementary and independent WBL placements.

Community Coordination:

Maintain strong relationships between the high school, middle school, and elementary afterschool programs to ensure a seamless experience for all participants.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$25.85 to $34.12 Per Hour