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Job Description
Afterschool Educator 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 10 Sims Avenue, Providence, RI 02909 From $21 an hour - Temporary, Part-time Farm Fresh Rhode Island 5 reviews From $21 an hour -
Temporary, Part-time 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
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 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 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.
ORGANIZATIONAL INFO
Farm Fresh has grown briskly since achieving 501c3 status in 2007, to capture the public interest in locally grown food and translate it into sales for local and regional farmers and producers. Strongly mission-driven, Farm Fresh RI hosts a variety of programs to enhance the local food system, with particular attention to farm viability and low-income access to fresh food. Farm Fresh also operates a range of marketplace programs (retail, wholesale, processing) that engage and connect tens of thousands of eaters with thousands of farmers and food producers across the Northeast region.
Mission:
Farm Fresh Rhode Island is growing a local food system that values the environment, health, and quality of life of farmers and eaters in our region.
Vision:
A Northeast region abundant with diverse family farms and fertile soils, with locally and honestly produced foods and flavors at the heart of every dinner table. Farm Fresh Rhode Island is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment for all employees. We encourage enquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our organization. Farm Fresh RI does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment or programming. Farm Fresh Rhode Island is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
