Afterschool Educator

Job Title:  Afterschool Educator

Status: Seasonal Part-Time. Estimated 12 hrs/ week, Aug- Dec 2026

Department: Farm to School & Community Education

Location: 10 Sims Ave. Unit 103 Providence, RI 02909

Reports to: Community Education Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Farm Fresh Rhode Island seeks an outgoing and energetic Afterschool Educator with demonstrated initiative and educational skills to deliver after-school programming for elementary students.  This is a temporary, part-time position (~12 hours weekly) that will build on Farm Fresh’s afterschool partnership with a school in Central Falls to deliver food literacy and food systems education. This position will directly facilitate programming on site in Central Falls and assist with planning and implementing additional Farm Fresh RI Farm to School activities. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Specific Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans, materials, and food for scheduled Segue programs, delivered twice a week
• Procure garden equipment and other materials to educate students on how food is grown as well as sustainable growing techniques
• Ensure programs are properly tracked through our database to ensure historical records are maintained
• Execute programs at Segue Institute of Learning and clean up post-program
• Management of Segue materials/supplies- purchasing, creating, printing, cooking, as needed
• Assist in coordinating with community partners and/or field trips for the program as well as occasional volunteers 
• Plan events to engage families on FFRI initiatives at Segue including family nights, cultural night
• Work with Segue for continuous quality improvement of the program
• Support other Farm to School education initiatives as needed

Organizational Responsibilities

• Must be able to build relationships with people from varied cultural, economic, educational, racial, and religious backgrounds.
• Must be able to collaborate and work on cross-program & departmental teams and efforts.
• Must maintain a customer service orientation while considering solutions and interacting with external partners.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE

• Must be able to think, react, iterate, and redirect in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter and ability to maintain a self-motivating attitude
• Passion for local food systems and social justice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to juggle and track multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Demonstrated commitment to the success of co-workers and Farm Fresh RI’s mission and values
• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize and handle a variety of assignments simultaneously in a vibrant work environment
• Experience with informal or formal education 
• Experience working with children
• Nutrition or food systems experience preferred 
• Spanish speaking preferred 
• Energetic and positive attitude
• Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background check, including criminal history and sex offender registry screenings

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL)

The following capabilities are required in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden on the company are available to address the following requirements.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit/stand for long periods of time at a desk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls on computers; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear in meetings and on the telephone or on the computer in an office or variable setting.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Employees must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. 

SCHEDULE, PAY & BENEFITS:

• $21/hr working an estimated 12 hours weekly Aug 17th- Dec 18th 2026 
• Paid time off & sick pay benefits for all employees
• New hires are immediately vested in our 401k with a 3% employer match

TO APPLY

• Please send your resume to hiring@farmfreshri.org with the subject line “Afterschool Educator Application”
• Applications will begin to be reviewed on the week of July 20th and the position will remain open until filled.
• No phone calls or drop-ins please.