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After School Activity Leaders

Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence

Afterschool Activity Leaders

Seasonal school-year part-time positions. Current priority is for afternoons from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday (the 2:00 start is a requirement), with one site also seeking morning staff for a 7:00 to 9:00 AM shift Monday through Friday. Further summer employment in 2027 is possible if mutually agreeable.

Openings at several branches (South Side, Fox Point, Hartford Park)

General Description

  • Activity Leaders carry out fun, age-appropriate activities for ages 5-12 in games, homework help, education, arts & crafts, outdoor play, recreation, S.T.E.M., and more.
  • May also assist with bus/van monitoring as needed.
  • May also assist with food service as needed.
  • Rate of pay: $17 - $20/hour, based on Education and Experience
  • South Side Branch hours of work: Monday through Friday 2:00 to 5:30/6:00 PM, through June. The 2:00 start is a requirement. There are further summer opportunities also available in 2027 if mutually agreeable. Location: 1 Louisa Street, Providence.
  • Fox Point Branch hours of work: Monday through Friday 2:00 to 5:30/6:00 PM, through June. There are further summer opportunities also available in 2027 if mutually agreeable. Location: 90 Ives Street, Providence.
  • Hartford Park site hours of work: Monday through Friday 7:00 to 9:00 AM and/or 2:00 to 5:30/6:00 PM. The 2:00 afternoon start is a requirement if working the afternoon shift. Preference for someone who can work the split-shift, but not required. Further summer positions also available in 2027 if mutually agreeable. Location: 50 Laurel Hill Ave., Providence.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Required Age 18 or older 
  • Required: Minimum of 12 college credits
  • Preferred: 24 or more college credits.
  • Preferred: actively pursuing additional education if no degree yet
  • Preferred: Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Youth Development, Child Development or related field*.  See list of related fields below.
  • Required: Must be able to provide copy of HS or college diploma or degree, and college transcript(s) if requested
  • Required: At least one year of youth-related work experience in a group setting
  • Preferred: Previous youth-related work experience in an urban, diverse setting
  • Required: Demonstrated experience in leading activities for school-age children
  • Preferred: Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • Required: Demonstrated ability to communicate positively with youth of ages 5-12.
  • Required: Ability to follow child safety and behavior management policies and procedures of organization.
  • Required: Ability to successfully pass all background checks, including but not limited to: national, state, and local background checks; RI and applicable out-of-state Child Abuse Registry clearances; continuous criminal records monitoring during course of employment; education and employment verifications; reference checks; pre-employment drug screen (for illegal drugs).
  • Required: Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or must be earned during first 90 days of employment if not current).

Payrates for part-time Child Care Group Leaders are below. These payrates are designed to attract and retain qualified staff who can provide high-quality activities and experiences for children, and who can help BGCP attain the highest-possible BrightStars ratings for staff qualifications:

12 - 23 college credits: $17/hour

24 - 59 college credits: $17 - $18/hour, depending on experience

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

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

Job Type: Part-time, seasonal (summer opportunities also available if mutually agreeable)

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.