St. Mary Academy – Bay View is seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable individual to serve as an Extended Day Assistant for our PreK–Grade 5 Extended Day Program during the 2026–2027 school year. The successful candidate enjoys working with children, values building positive relationships, and is committed to creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where students can thrive beyond the school day. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to an all-girls education and the Mercy values that guide our school community.
Our Extended Day Program is designed to provide students with a welcoming environment where they can transition from the structure of the academic day to an afternoon that balances relaxation, creativity, play, and enrichment. The program intentionally combines structured activities with opportunities for independent choice and free play, allowing students to unwind while continuing to learn, explore, and build relationships.
Our School
St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent, Mercy Catholic school located in Riverside, Rhode Island, serving a diverse population of girls from Pre-K through Grade 12. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Education, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment. For 150 years, Bay View has empowered each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.
Position Details:
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. (20 hours per week)
- Compensation: $18/hour
- Student Program Hours: 2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Reports To: Extended Day Program Coordinator
Key Responsibilities:
Program Support
- Assist in planning, preparing, and facilitating engaging daily activities, games, crafts, and enrichment experiences.
- Lead small-group activities as assigned by the Extended Day Coordinator.
- Encourage student participation while balancing structured programming with opportunities for free choice and play.
- Prepare, organize, and care for program materials and supplies.
Operations & Communication
- Maintain attendance records and ensure students are dismissed only to authorized adults according to school procedures.
- Communicate student concerns, behavioral issues, accidents, or noteworthy successes to the Extended Day Coordinator.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program environment before, during, and after each session.
- Assist with snack distribution and ensure adherence to food allergy and health protocols.
Teamwork
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Upper School student volunteers working in the program.
- Collaborate effectively with the Extended Day Coordinator and fellow staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Demonstrate flexibility by assisting with changing student needs, schedules, and program activities.
Professional Responsibilities
- Model Bay View's Mercy values through interactions with students, families, colleagues, and volunteers.
- Follow all school policies and procedures, including those related to child safety, confidentiality, and emergency response.
- Attend required meetings, orientations, and professional development sessions, as appropriate.
- Perform other duties related to the successful operation of the Extended Day Program as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working with children is preferred.
- Previous experience in the leading camps, programs, or instruction of various ages and abilities preferred.
- Associates Degree preferred.
Benefits:
St. Mary Academy – Bay View offers an Employee Assistance Program, tuition remission for daughters and granddaughters, as well as paid personal, sick, and holiday leave.
To Apply:
Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Non-Teaching Application.” Kindly submit application, cover letter, and resume via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: St. Mary Academy – Bay View, Attn: Karen Barbosa, 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status, or other legally protected status.
