Afterschool/Substitute Teacher

The Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island (JCDSRI) is a welcoming and inclusive elementary school, serving children 3 years old through 5th grade. We are looking for a  part-time Afterschool Teacher to assist (and at times lead) from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. during afterschool childcare hours. Ideally, this person would also be able to assist in classrooms during the school day on Mondays and Tuesdays, and serve as an on-call substitute on other days.

Our Core Values

Kavod (respect), Chesed (loving-kindness), Achrayut (responsibility), Kehillah (community), and Tzedek (social justice/righteousness)

Responsibilities

• Student safety and well-being: Care and look after the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of participating children.

• Joyful and meaningful play: Encourage and engage inplay with students; foster positive relationships and connection  with and amongst students.

• Support dismissal operations: Help the school dismiss students at the end of day before collecting afterschool participants.

Required skills and qualifications

• Have a high level of respect for young children

• Are committed to integrity, excellence, JOY, and are an ethical & respectful teacher

• Have experience in early-childhood education and developmentally appropriate practice

• See yourself as a life-long learner; you embrace feedback & productive challenges

• An open-mind, curiosity, and eagerness to learn and grow as a teacher