Before & After School Group Leader/Early Learning Professional - College Students Encouraged to Apply

About the role

AlphaBEST is looking for a part-time Group Leader to join their team before and after school during the 2026/2027 school year. This position offers flexible hours, with no weekends, and includes a variety of engaging activities for students.

Responsibilities

- Lead a group of student explorers through exciting adventures in fitness, the arts, technology, and more! - Work collaboratively with peers to ignite children's sense of wonder. - Encourage creativity and intellectual curiosity by building on students' interests and talents. - Provide a caring, family-oriented environment where positive staff, child, and parent relationships are fostered.

Requirements

- Must have a high school diploma or GED. - Must be at least 18 years old. - Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing needs. - Must be registered and have full clearance from the state childcare licensing agency. - Proof of experience as required by state childcare licensing regulations.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA in a related field) or Associate's Degree (AS/AA in a related field). - A 1-year state or nationally recognized credential (related to school-age care). - Completion of 20 credits (semester system) or 30 credits (quarter system) of training at a college/university AND at least 1 year of qualifying teaching experience in a Certified Child Care Center (or comparable group care program). - 2 or more years of qualifying teaching experience (with at least one year as a teacher) in a Certified Child Care Center (or comparable group care program).

Skills

- Strong leadership and communication skills. - Ability to plan and implement educational programs. - Patience and empathy towards children.

Benefits

- Competitive pay at $17.50/hour. - Part-time benefits including health insurance. - Employee referral program - up to $150 for every successful new hire you refer. - Deep discounts on program tuition - Bring your school-age child to work. - Fun and friendships come with the paycheck.

Pay & Schedule

- Hourly rate: $17.50 - Flexible schedule: 6:45-8:45am and 2:30-6:00pm, no weekends.

Benefits

- Part-time benefits including health insurance. - Employee referral program - up to $150 for every successful new hire you refer. - Deep discounts on program tuition - Bring your school-age child to work. - Fun and friendships come with the paycheck.