Elementary School Coordinator
About the Employer
Job Title: Beyond the Bell Coordinator/Teacher (Internal)
The Little Compton School Department will be offering "Little Compton Learning Link: Building Strong Foundations and Creative Voices Beyond the Bell." This K-8 after-school initiative will extend learning beyond the regular school day through targeted reading and mathematics support for students in grades K-5 and creative writing enrichment for students in grades 6-8. This is a grant-funded initiative for the 26-27 school year.
Program Details
• Anticipated program dates: November 2026 - May 2027
• Scheduled weekday afternoons at the Little Compton Public (Brownell) Library and Wilbur McMahon School
• Certified teachers and other qualified school staff will provide small-group instruction tailored to students' ages, abilities, and learning needs.
Reading Support for K-5 Students
• Targeted reading activities addressing areas such as fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, and engagement with high-interest literature
• Mathematics activities reinforcing number sense, computation, problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and practical applications through hands-on activities, games, and collaborative learning
Creative Writing Enrichment for 6-8 Students
• Workshops encouraging imagination, self-expression, communication, and confidence
• Exploration of genres such as short fiction, poetry, personal narrative, descriptive writing, and informational writing
• Engagement in the complete writing process through brainstorming, drafting, peer collaboration, revising, editing, and publishing
• Incorporation of local history, the natural environment, and community experiences as inspiration for student writing
Program Conclusion
• Student anthology, public reading, or community showcase at the library celebrating student voice and strengthening connections among the school, library, families, and community
Staffing
Two staff members are needed to coordinate the program and provide student instruction. It is anticipated there will be one coordinator (who also teaches) for each program (K-5 and 6-8). Each coordinator/teacher will receive a $2000 stipend.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Little Compton School Department is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.