Job Title: Childcare Support Staff (After School Club)
Compensation: $15-20/Hour, Based on experience and education

Start Date: 8/27/2026 (with paid professional development to be completed over the summer months)

Availability: We are actively looking to build our childcare team for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. This part-time position will be offered to a candidate who has availability during afterschool hours on multiple weekdays. After school club staff typically work between 2 or 3 shifts per week, and fill in for others on an as needed basis.

Position Overview
Childcare Support Staff are the enthusiastic, positive, and caring leaders of our After School Club program, serving elementary-age (Kindergarten through 6th Grade) students from Wilbur McMahon School. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children, fostering a supportive environment, and contributing to community-centered programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, compassionate care to After School Club participants
• Offering homework help and academic guidance
• Engaging children in age-appropriate games and activities
• Preparing and serving snacks during snack time
• Foster a inclusive, and welcoming learning environment
• Implement classroom management strategies when appropriate
• Maintain a safe environment, including implementing food safety measures and administering basic first aid
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, parents/guardians, program leadership, and the Wilbur McMahon School staff and Administration
• Uphold all organizational policies related to child safety and program operations
• Maintain licensing requirements as mandated by the Rhode Island Department of Human Services including maintaining professional development standards, and ensuring mandated reporting requirements are met per law (RIGL §40-11-3)
• Assist with the opening and closing of the childcare facility, including real time maintenance and cleaning as appropriate

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 16 years of age, ages 18+ preferred
• Experience working with children (formal or informal) preferred
• Ability to lead activities such as crafts and games, supervise groups of up to 13 children, and foster a positive atmosphere
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated reliability, patience, adaptability, and an upbeat attitude
• CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain as part of paid onboarding)
• Successfully pass all screening requirements of the Department of Human Services including comprehensive background checks
• High level of proficiency in Google Suite (or willingness to learn)

Physical Requirements

• This position requires some amount of sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, lightly running, bending, throwing, carrying a tote bag of supplies, leading a wagon of supplies and other childcare-related movements and positions.
• This position requires staff to be both indoor and outdoors. Staff are expected to dress as appropriate for the weather.

Additional Opportunities
Childcare Support Staff may also assist with a variety of children’s events and family programs throughout the year, including but not limited to:

• Children’s Movie Night (Monthly)
• Easter Spree (Annual)
• Memorial Day Celebration (Annual)
• Family Christmas Movie Night (Annual)

Interested individuals should apply via Indeed or contact Children's Programs Manager Gwyn Hallman at childprograms@lccenter.org with an attached resume. Cover letters are encouraged, but not required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• After School Club is open Monday through Friday from 2:30pm-6:00pm. We are hiring staff for our 2026-2027 school year in accordance with the Wilbur McMahon School calendar. What is your weekday afternoon availability as of August 27th, 2026?

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Little Compton, RI 02837 (Required)

Work Location: In person