This position is a part-time After School teaching position. The teachers would be helping facilitate our After-School Programming by supervising students, helping run clubs, and assisting the students in building meaningful relationships with the world around them. Explorations serves the students who attend the Lower School at The Providence Country Day School in East Providence RI, and their families during the  school year only. The work hours (up to 15 per week or up to 3 hours per day) are typically Monday through Friday from 2:45pm-5:45pm. Previous teaching experience is preferred, but not required. The ability to work multiple shifts a week would be ideal. This role is supervised by the Explorations Director, and the leadership team at The Providence Country Day School. 

Expectations

• Maintains the classrooms that each grade level uses, and the community spaces each class uses
• Follows Curriculum and Activity Guidelines set forth by the Explorations Director
• Picks students up from classrooms and helps them safely get to their Explorations room
• Assists with the process of checking each student into Explorations, and helps with dismissal by checking adult identification
• Builds positive relationships with each family that uses Explorations
• Supervises the children during after school activities
• Runs clubs for students to explore different interests
• Accepts responsibility for housekeeping duties of the playground, gym, classrooms, and any other space used
• Facilitates snack times and follows bathroom policies
• Assists in other capacities as determined by the Director
• Observes all policies and practices of Providence Country Day School and local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to health, safety and care of children
•  Maintains overall professional personal appearance
• Provides support to the summer program if one is scheduled
• Performs related duties as required
• Embraces the diversity of the PCD community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion, while actively working to build an equitable school community
• Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members
• Engages families as partners in student success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport with students, parents, and colleagues

Qualifications

Required:

• Must have experience working with children 
• Must be willing to learn
• Must be pursuing higher education 

Preferred: 

• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified
• Experience in camps, or with children and families
• Ability to be flexible

Candidates of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We strive to have a team that reflects the diversity of our students and families. It is important to us that our students can see themselves in the adults that surround them each day. PCD is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to Diane Palazzo, Assistant to the Head of School, at palazzo@providencecountryday.org. 

Who are we?

The Providence Country Day School, established in 1923, is a college-preparatory school serving students in grades PreK–12. Through a vigorous hands-on program of academics, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and service, PCD students develop as independent and critical thinkers, resourceful creators, and resilient innovators.

PCD's mission and values are upheld by a faculty distinguished by academic excellence and deep personal commitment. Deep and lasting relationships are at the very core of our teaching and learning. Our diverse student population is drawn from more than 45 communities throughout southeastern New England and around the world.

More information is available at www.providencecountryday.org.

About Providence Country Day School / Henry Barnard School

Established in 1923, PCD is a college preparatory school serving a diverse student body from over 45 different communities in southeastern New England and around the world. The mission of The Providence Country Day School is to inspire lives of engaged citizenship in an inclusive community that values the unique strengths of all students. By setting high standards for academic achievement, ethical behavior, and community participation, PCD empowers students to grow with confidence and prepare for a lifetime of learning and leadership to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world. Students benefit from an educational program that balances rigorous academics, creative visual and performing arts, and competitive athletics. By meeting high standards for academic achievement, ethical behavior and community participation, PCD students grow with confidence and prepare for a lifetime of learning and leadership.

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