DATE POSTED: DECEMBER 2025

Childcare Support Staff (After School Club)

Urgently hiring for Wednesdays & Thursdays.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience and education.

Availability: We are actively looking to fill a part-time position on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30pm-6:00pm. An ideal candidate for this position has availability during afterschool hours on other weekdays as well to fill in as a substitute.

Experience: 1 year of Childcare (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits: Employee discount, paid time off, and professional development assistance.

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)

Apply Now

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.