Roots and Wings Afterschool Instructor

Job Title: MCSRI ‘Roots and Wings’ Afterschool Instructor

Reports to: Operations Coordinator

Start Date: August 24, 2026

Salary: $20.00/hour

The Role:  MCSRI is looking for responsible, joyful, and creative ‘Roots and Wings’ After School Program Instructors for our toddler (18 months to 3 years) and primary (3 to 6 years) classrooms. Qualified candidates have experience working in an afterschool program or an early childhood classroom, and have experience with or interest in Montessori teaching and learning. Work as a Roots and Wings instructor means staff must be comfortable leading the program during non-school hours and able to take ownership of implementing afterschool curriculum. The Roots and Wings program activities are typically focused on science, art, and nature. The classroom environment is prepared for children to engage in both teacher-directed projects as well as child-directed choices. 

Roots and Wings afterschool instructors work part time from 2:15 pm to 5:45 pm, Monday through Friday during the 2026-2027 school year (September 1 through June 16). Roots and Wings programming runs from 3:00 pm-5:15 pm. Afterschool staff schedules are designed to accommodate program set up and clean up.

Qualifications:

• Experience or education in: art education, art, early education and/or elementary education, child development, music, environmental science/STEM or other relevant or related fields
• Previous experience working with children ages 18 months - 6 years old
• Interest in learning about Montessori pedagogy and philosophy and early childhood best practices
• Commitment to MCS RI mission, social justice, and equity in education  
• Spanish Language fluency a plus, but not required

How to Apply:

Email your resume and cover letter detailing what skills and experience you will bring to your work with the students at MCSRI to info@mcsri.org. We will be in touch with applicants who have been selected for an interview by August 12, 2026.