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

Part-time Group Leader position in Bristol, RI for the 2026/2027 school year.

Schedule

• Part-time, no weekends
• 6:45–8:45 AM and 2:30–6:00 PM

Pay & Benefits

• $17.50/hour
• Part-time benefits including health insurance available
• Employee referral program—earn 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 included

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

• High school diploma or GED
• 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 through ONE of the following:
  • Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA in a related field)
  • 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)