Beyond the Bell Teacher

Little Compton Public Schools; Little Compton (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Compton Public Schools is hiring for the Beyond the Bell program, an after-school initiative serving K-8 students. The project runs November 2026 through May 2027 at library and school sites, offering targeted reading and math support for K-5 and creative writing for 6-8, with small-group instruction tailored to age and need.

The grant-funded roles require qualifications listed above; about five teachers are expected.

Qualifications

• Rhode Island Certification as may be appropriate.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide small-group reading and mathematics support for K-5 students.
• Lead creative writing workshops for grades 6-8, encouraging imagination and self-expression.
• Coordinate activities with Little Compton Library and Wilbur McMahon School.
• Support program wrap-up with a student anthology or community showcase when possible.

Education

Rhode Island Certification

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Beyond the Bell Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5932458

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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.

The program is anticipated to operate from November 2026 through May 2027 on scheduled weekday afternoons at the Little Compton Public (Brownell) Library and the Wilbur McMahon School. Certified teachers and other qualified school staff will provide small-group instruction tailored to students’ ages, abilities, and learning needs.

Students in grades K-5 will receive targeted reading and mathematics support designed to strengthen essential academic foundations. Reading activities will address areas such as fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, and engagement with high-interest literature. Mathematics activities will reinforce number sense, computation, problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and practical applications through hands-on activities, games, and collaborative learning.

Students in grades 6-8 will participate in creative writing workshops that encourage imagination, self-expression, communication, and confidence. Students will explore genres such as short fiction, poetry, personal narrative, descriptive writing, and informational writing. They will engage in the complete writing process through brainstorming, drafting, peer collaboration, revising, editing, and publishing. Whenever possible, the program will incorporate local history, the natural environment, and community experiences as inspiration for student writing.

The creative writing strand will culminate in a student anthology, public reading, or community showcase at the library. This will give students an authentic audience for their work while celebrating student voice and strengthening connections among the school, library, families, and community.

It is estimated that approximately five (5) Teachers are needed. For the K-5 program, approximately 200 hours of instruction overall is anticipated. For the grade 6-8 program, approximately 100 hours of instruction overall is anticipated. (A coordinator will be appointed for each program to facilitate.)

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.

Position Type: Summer

Salary: $44 to $44 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Seasonal/Other Opportunities > Summer Camps/Programs

Job Requirements

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  1.Rhode Island Certification as may be appropriate
  2.Any other requirement deemed necessary by Principal
  SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
  In accordance with the Little Compton Teachers’ Association’s contract hourly rate. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need and funding.
  It is estimated that approximately five (5) teachers are needed.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• John McKinnon , WMS Principal
• 28 Commons
• PO Box 178
• Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]