Employment Opportunities

After School Care Position

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is seeking a qualified individual to work in its After School Care Program. The candidate must enjoy being with children and maintain a professional demeanor and appearance as outlined in the personnel handbook.

The After School Care Program runs from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. each day. The individual reports directly to the After School Care Director, who in turn reports to the Lower School Principal.

The After School staff provide a safe and fun environment for the Lower School students attending the After School Care Program. Their role consists of supervising, participating in, and administering recreational, educational and age-appropriate activities for children. 

Essential Duties

• Working cooperatively with school and program staff. 
• Maintaining accurate program documentation such as incident/accident reports, attendance and sign-in/sign-out procedures.
• Helping children with homework.
• Working together with coworkers to create a safe and friendly environment for the children.
• Interacting with the parents on a daily basis.
• Organizing the After School Care rooms.
• Any other duties requested and assigned by the After School Care Director and/or Principal.

Hours

This is a non-teaching, part-time position: 15 to 18 hours per week. The individual must be available to work each day (Monday through Friday) until closing, from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. This is an hourly position.  

Qualifications

Experience working with young children, ages 3 through 11. Commitment to all-girls education and Catholic school values and identity.

To apply, please mail a cover letter, resume and completed non-teaching application to the address listed above or email to the Margaret Cummings, the Lower School Principal, at mcummings@bayviewacademy.org.

After School Care Director

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is seeking a qualified individual to direct its After School Care Program. The candidate must enjoy being with children and maintain a professional demeanor and appearance as outlined in the personnel handbook.

The After School Care Program runs from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. each day. The After School Care Director reports to the Principal.
                        
Essential Duties

The essential duties for the After School Care Program Director include, but are not limited to:

• Research, design and implement an After School Care Program that is innovative and creative and meets the targeted growth goals budgeted for the program.
• To supervise site staff and/or volunteers.
• To ensure activities and site are safe for participants and staff.
• To determine appropriate staff ratios and communicate with staff to this end.
• To provide, organize, lead and instruct individuals and groups in specified programs.
• To supervise and implement safe practices as it relates to participants, programs and facilities.
• To maintain program areas by cleaning up after activities.
• To positively and successfully perform within work team dynamics.
• To issue, receive, maintain and inventory recreation equipment and supplies.
• To maintain excellent records of attendance, activity, billing and payroll.
• To make recommendations to the Principal regarding program enhancement and any concerns regarding operations and enhance the program or activities via participant solicitation or feedback.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Experience and Training

Minimum of 5 years of experience working with children preferred.
Previous experience in the leading or instruction of various ages and abilities preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or higher. 
• Experience working with young children, ages 3 through 11.
• Possess current American Red Cross C.P.R. and First Aid certifications or be able to secure them during the first six months of employment.
• Commitment to all-girls education and Catholic school values and identity.

Hours

This is a non-teaching, part-time position: 20 to 25 hours per week. The individual must be available to work each day (Monday through Friday) until closing, from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. This is an hourly position.

To apply, please mail a cover letter, resume and completed non-teaching application to the address listed above or email to the Margaret Cummings, the Lower School Principal, at mcummings@bayviewacademy.org. 

All adults who work or volunteer with children in any capacity at St. Mary Academy – Bay View are required to complete Safe Environment Training once every three years. In order to qualify, your initial training must take place at the academy in the presence of a member of the administration. Should there be any questions after the viewing they are to be directed to the Head of Human Resources.

The documents you must read and understand are listed below.

Diocesan Safe Environment Training
Sexual Misconduct Extract
Code of Ethical Conduct
Disclaimer Form This form MUST be completed and returned with a copy of both sides...front and back...of your driver's license in order for it to be notarized.

Once you have read these documents, print out the Certificate of Completion. Fill out these forms completely and according to the directions, then return them to the Academy:

Office of the President
St. Mary Academy - Bay View
3070 Pawtucket Avenue
Riverside, RI 02915

Once you have been notified that the entire packet has been received and accepted, you will be able to volunteer at Bay View Academy.

Thank you for your service and for your help and support in keeping our girls and young women safe!