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Volunteers in Providence Schools
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Inspiring Minds

VIPS is a not for profit educational organization dedicated to enabling our city’s students to succeed in school by providing them with educational support services and individualized help so that they can grow academically and socially. VIPS vision is that all Providence public school students have an equal chance for success.
Tutor and Student Smiling VIPS volunteers are from different backgrounds, experiences and ages and each has a commitment to helping Providence public school students succeed!

Overview and Opportunities

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY! 

VIPS Is Looking For RI Certified Teachers!

VIPS,  a 47 year old Providence RI non profit education agency, is interviewing RI certified teachers for after school programs that operate January through May, two afternoons per week for 1 ½ hours to 1 ¾ hrs per day. Total Program length is 12-14 weeks.

Teachers provide instruction in prepared reading or math curriculum for maximum of 6 students. Candidates must enjoy working with small student group and providing remedial instruction.

This is a great part time job for a teacher that is working in Providence or nearby school district!

Pay rate is $30 per hour. Teachers are also paid 1 hr prep time per week during program.

Programs operate at eligible Providence elementary and middle schools after school day has ended.  Program afternoons are normally Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs.
Elementary program times are from 310p to 500p or 210p to 400p and at Middle schools from 245p to 445p.

Attorney General BCI is required to teach in the program.
Teachers must attend one paid 2-3 hr training in November, December or early January.

Only certified teachers will be considered. Retired teachers welcome and encouraged especially former Providence or urban area experienced teachers. Must be familiar with standards based teaching and RIDE GLEs/GSEs.

Interviews will be scheduled after review of resume and teaching certification. Candidates should have professional teaching references available at interview. Please send your resume to kmarcano@vips4kids.org Thanks for your interest!

Volunteer Opportunites

Whether you want to help a young child learn to read or help a high school student with calculus, VIPS will train you and make a match for you.   You can... tutor or mentor a student during or after school... demonstrate your skills or interests by leading an after-school club or activity... volunteer in the office with graphic design, web layout, filing or other special assignments that arise from time to time.   Our services are offered to Providence public school students, grades K through 12, at no cost to them or their families.   Our public school students are filled with potential, and a good education is their tomorrow.  Your contribution can make a lifetime of difference to a student. 

VIPS places over 1,200 volunteers a year, in classrooms throughout Providence's public schools.  Most of our volunteers are tutors or mentors and they all provide academic support and positive reinforcement for students. 

Our programs are designed to provide students and volunteers with great opportunities to grow and learn. Our major volunteer opportunity areas include:

In-school tutoring- In the elementary, middle and high schools, volunteers meet with students during the school day to provide academic assistance, generally on a one-to-one basis.  Students generally need help with math and reading comprehension.   

After-school and summer programs - Volunteers work with middle and high school students at VIPS' Technology Center to provide academic support, career development and workforce readiness programs.