Instructors for Arts, S.T.E.M., Gym-summer seasonal positions

INSTRUCTORS FOR ARTS, S.T.E.M., GYM

Summer seasonal positions with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence

Seeking Instructors to lead fun activities in Arts, S.T.E.M., or Gym for elementary school-age children at our South Side and Fox Point clubs.

Summer work schedule:

• South Side club: Monday through Thursday 12:00 to 5:30 PM, Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
• Fox Point club: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

The summer work schedule begins with training days June 24-26 and runs through August 21. Must be available for the duration of the program. No program on July 1, 2, 3 and August 7 and 10.

Instructor duties:

· Plan and lead activities in your specialty content area (Arts, STEM or Gym) for rotating age groups (ratio is 1 adult staff to 12 children)

· Direct efforts of any Child Care Group Leaders or other staff assigned to assist the Instructor.

·Ensure that equipment and supplies are used safely and appropriately.

-Instill BGCP values of positive communication, healthy strategies for conflict resolution, teamwork, fairness, inclusion, etc.

· Supervise members for safety and behavior management

· Plan and carry out ways to recognize and celebrate members’ achievements.

· Instructors are required to incorporate Boys & Girls Clubs of America national programs and resources as a portion of the program schedule.

Qualifications

• Required: Must be available Monday through Friday
• Required: Must have verifiable experience in planning and conducting age-appropriate activities in their specific content area.
• Required: At least one year of youth-related work experience with school-age children in a group setting (required), in an urban, diverse setting (preferred).
• Required: Minimum of 12 or more college credits, and currently pursuing additional education if fewer than 24 credits (college transcript required as documentation).
• Preferred: 24 or more college credits (college transcript required as documentation).
• Preferred: Associate's Degree or higher (college transcript required as documentation).
• Successful candidates in past years have often had work or education backgrounds in Elementary Education, Youth Development, Child Care, Recreation, Arts Education, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or related fields.
• Age 18 or older (required per state Child Care regulations).
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required (can be earned during pre-program training).
• Successful experience working with diverse populations preferred (for example: English Language Learners and students in Special Education programs).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate positively with children of ages 5-12. Positive energy, welcoming attitude, patience, ability to set and reinforce expectations.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures of organization, in behavior management, safety and security, emergency procedures, etc.
• Ability to successfully pass all background checks if a conditional offer of employment is made, including but not limited to: national, state, and local background checks (fingerprint-based); continuous criminal records monitoring during the course of employment; RI D.C.Y.F. and relevant out-of-state child abuse registry clearance(s), employment and education verifications; reference checks; pre-employment drug test (for illegal drugs).

Pay Scale for part-time Child Care staff (college transcript(s) required as documentation)

12 to 23 college credits and actively pursuing additional education: $16 - $17/hour, depending on experience

24 to 59 college credits: $17 - $18/hour

60 or more college credits (no degree): $18 - $19/hour

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree (any field): $19/hour

Associate's Degree in Youth Development, Child Development, or related field*: $20/hour

Bachelor's Degree with at least 18 credits in Youth Development, Child Development, or related field*: $20/hour

*Related fields: Child Development, Youth Development, Human Development, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Pediatric Nursing, Home Economics/Family & Consumer Science, Recreation, Child & Family Services

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 12 college credits?
• How many college credits do you have?
• Do you have a college degree (Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree)? If so, what field did you study?
• If you have fewer than 12 college credits, are you actively pursuing additional education at this time?
• What types of programs are you most interested in leading? (STEM, Arts, Gym, or something else (please specify)?
• Are you available from June 25 through August 21? (no programs on July 1, 2, 3 and August 7, 10)

Experience:

• work experience in Youth Development, Education or related : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person