Sakonnet Early Learning Center
School Age Teacher
Full Time • Tiverton
Benefits:
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Job Title: School-Age Program Teacher (After-School & Summer Enrichment)
Company: Sakonnet Early Learning Center
Location: Tiverton, RI
Type: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Shifts between 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | Up to 40 hrs/week
Compensation: $15.00–$19.00/hour (based on experience & credentials)
Company: Sakonnet Early Learning Center
Location: Tiverton, RI
Type: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Shifts between 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | Up to 40 hrs/week
Compensation: $15.00–$19.00/hour (based on experience & credentials)
Role Snapshot
Fuel curiosity and confidence for children ages 5–12 in our after-school and summer enrichment programs. As a School-Age Program Teacher, you’ll design engaging experiences, support homework and skill-building, and create a safe, inclusive community grounded in SEL (social-emotional learning) and positive guidance.
What You’ll Do
- Plan and facilitate Enrichment: Lead high-energy activities—STEAM challenges, arts and crafts, team games, outdoor play, and project-based learning—that keep kids engaged and learning.
- Homework & Skill Support: Run Homework Club, encourage executive-function skills (organization, time management), and celebrate progress.
- Culture & Behavior: Model restorative practices and PBIS/positive guidance; reinforce routines that promote cooperation, safety, and respect.
- Safety & Compliance: Maintain active supervision, complete headcounts, follow health/sanitation procedures, and uphold state licensing requirements.
- Family & Team Communication: Share timely updates with families; collaborate with teammates to ensure smooth transitions and daily schedules.
What You Bring
- Education: High School Diploma/GED required (ECE, Youth Development, Recreation, or Education coursework a plus).
- Experience: Group leadership with school-age children in after-school, camp, recreation, or youth programs.
- Skills: Energetic facilitator with strong communication, behavior-management, and organization skills; reliable and professional.
- Mindset: Growth-oriented, inclusive, and committed to child safety and well-being.
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Requirements: 18+; able to pass all required background checks; CPR/First Aid preferred (or willing to obtain).
Why You’ll Love Sakonnet
- Competitive Pay: $15.00–$19.00/hour
- Weekly Pay & PTO
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Generous Childcare Discount
- Professional Development & Clear Growth Paths (youth development, behavior supports, SEL, and enrichment design)
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Supportive, family-first culture (casual environment—hello, Jean Fridays!)
Make an Impact
If you’re ready to create memorable experiences and real growth for school-age learners, apply today and build your youth-development career with Sakonnet in Tiverton, RI.
Compensation: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
The Association for Early Learning Leaders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving directors, owners and administrators of early care and education programs since 1984. Our goal is to strengthen the knowledge, skills and abilities of directors, owners, emerging leaders and other early learning professionals to ensure quality programs for young children.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Association for Early Learning Leaders.
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Excellent job outlook! - Childcare will always be needed and is a consistent and growing industry.
Consistent work schedules with minimum or no weekend work
Great job satisfaction and you get to learn new things every day! Working together, you help children to become their best selves, and they teach you in return.