St. Mary Academy – Bay View seeks a part-time Extended Day Program Coordinator for the 2025-26 school year. The Extended Day Program is a part-time after-school program serving approximately 15–30 students daily in PK - 5, with flexibility for occasional drop-in participation. Led by the Extended Day Coordinator with support from program staff and Upper School student helpers, the program provides a safe and engaging environment for students after the school day through a balance of structured and unstructured experiences. Programming is designed to foster creativity, exploration, and fun through activities such as arts and crafts, yoga, music, cooking, chess, and other interest-based opportunities. Candidates must be committed to an all-girls education and Mercy values.
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 more than 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)
● Student Program Hours: 2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
● Student Enrollment: Approximately 15–30 students daily
● Reports To: Head of Lower School
Key Responsibilities
Program Management & Operations
- Coordinate and oversee daily Extended Day programming for students in grades PK–5.
- Develop and organize engaging enrichment activities and experiences that balance
- structured and unstructured time.
- Ensure activities are developmentally appropriate, engaging, and aligned with student interests.
- Maintain program spaces and ensure areas are organized and cleaned following activities.
- Ensure safe practices related to students, programming, and facilities.
Student Supervision & Support
- Supervise and monitor students in individual and group settings.
- Provide guidance and support to students, including assisting students with homework
- as needed.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all participants.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff participating in program
- activities.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Supervise and support the Extended Day assistant.
- Coordinate and oversee Upper School student volunteers.
- Collaborate positively and effectively within program and school teams.
- Participate as an engaged member of the Bay View community.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain daily student attendance records, including sign-in/sign-out procedures.
- Manage invoicing, billing, and payment tracking for Extended Day and enrichment programming in coordination with the Finance Office.
- Communicate with families regarding program updates, schedule changes,
- cancellations, weather-related adjustments, and early dismissal days.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of experience working with children preferred.
- CPR/First Aid Certified or willingness to get certified.
- Previous experience leading camps, after-school programs, enrichment programs, or instructional experiences with a variety of age groups preferred.
- Associate degree preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to supervise children in a structured and active environment.
- Commitment to the mission and values of St. Mary Academy – Bay View and Mercy education.
Benefits:
St. Mary Academy – Bay View offers medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, group retirement plan, and tuition remission for daughters and granddaughters, as well as paid vacation, personal, sick, and holiday leave.
To Apply:
Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Non-Teaching Application.” Submit application, cover letter, and resume via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: St. Mary Academy – Bay View, Attn: Mrs. Karen Barbosa, Associate Head of School for Student Experience, 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
