Job Details

Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence

2025 Summer Learning Program

Position: Summer Learning Educator (must be certified in Rhode Island at the elementary or middle school level).

Location: Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence sites

Reports to: Summer Learning Program Manager and Summer Learning Program Instructional Coach

Dates: Training June 25, 26, 27. Program runs July 7 through August 15, 2025. (No program on August 8 or 11.)

Payrate: $42.00/hour (for teachers new to the BGCP Summer Learning Program). Approximately 16 hours/week (not to exceed 128 hours for the summer, including teaching, pre-program training, and prep time). This is a seasonal position.

Please note: This position is contingent upon final approval of grant funding.

Certified Elementary or Middle School Teachers (RI certification) needed for a Summer Learning Program for students in Grades 1-7 (rising). Approximately 22 students in each group, organized by grade level. Content areas or specialties desired: K-5 English/Language Arts, K-5 Mathematics, K-5 Science/Technology

Program Summary and Goals:

In partnership with the Providence Public School Department, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence will conduct a 6-week Summer Learning Program at two of our branches this summer. The goal of the program is to advance summer learning for approximately 200 students (rising grades 1-7). Summer Learning Program components include math and language arts instruction aligned with state standards, hands-on activities and other age-appropriate learning experiences. A Teacher Assistant from our current staff provides support for the Teacher in the classroom. The program will feature the iReady curriculum.

Job Responsibilities:

Accountability for Student Achievement

Administer pre- and post-tests.

Assess students' understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind, and take ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reach goals.

Create and modify instructional lesson plans throughout the summer.

Provide meaningful and appropriate feedback.

Maintain progress reports and evaluation tools.

Previous experience with iReady is preferred.

Communicating Content Knowledge

Demonstrate mastery of and enthusiasm for content area and the pedagogy it requires.

Connect students to content in creative and engaging ways that align to common core standards.

Facilitate activities that give students a sense of accomplishment that comes from mastering content area.

Use group management skills to engage all students in daily activities.

Equitable and Effective Instruction

Ability to blend Boys & Girls Clubs educational programming with outcomes-based supplemental learning activities that provide instruction in mathematics and/or reading.

Scaffold and differentiate instruction in order for all students to be prepared to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work for the next school year and grade level.

Create and follow instructional resources for use in the classroom .

Facilitate an active learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the Summer Learning Program community.

Create a positive educational climate in which students learn and thrive.

Create projects designed to enhance lesson plans.

Tutor students on a group and individual basis.

Professional Reflection and Collaboration

Work with Program Manager and Instructional Coach to ensure initiatives are being met.

Regularly reflect on practice, seek and respond to feedback and demonstrate self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development.

Seek to participate in and contribute to a collaborative learning community.

Attend weekly team meetings.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Rhode Island Department of Education-Certified for Elementary or Middle School Education

At least three years of teaching experience, preferably working in an urban, diverse setting

Ability to lesson-plan and submit plans to Summer Learning Program Director every Friday.

Background in summer learning programs, tutoring, or enrichment education is preferred.

Successful experience working with diverse (English Language Learners and Special Education) populations

Comfortable with family engagement tools and strategies

Demonstrated content knowledge for subjects/levels taught

Knowledge and skills in culturally responsive teaching and learning

Exhibit fair and equitable classroom management skills and the ability to engage students effectively.

Ability to pass all background checks, including but not limited to: national, state and local criminal background checks; RI State BCI; RI DCYF C.A.N.T.S. check (Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System); out-of-state child abuse registry checks as applicable; continuous criminal records watch during employment; pre-employment drug test for illegal drugs; reference checks; employment verification; certification verifications.

Mandatory required pre-program trainings include Boys & Girls Clubs of America online child sexual abuse prevention training, Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence Employment Policies and Procedures and Operations & Safety Policies and Procedures; pre-program training days.

Terms of Employment:

If a conditional offer is made, employment is contingent upon ability to pass employment screening/background checks.

Summer Learning Program training days are June 25-27, 2025 (times to be determined); additional preparation time prior to July 7 program start.

Program Starts July 7 and runs through August 15. Teachers work Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (plus planning time and weekly team meetings); total of approximately 16 to 18 hours per week (not to exceed 128 hours total for the summer, including training, teaching and prep time).

Rate of Pay: $42.00/hour (for teachers new to the BGCP Summer Learning Program).

This employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity organization.