Before and After School - Group Leader

About the role

AlphaBEST is seeking a Group Leader for before and after school care at Hildreth Elementary School in Harvard, MA. As a Guide, you'll lead students through fun learning activities in fitness, arts, technology, and more, fostering curiosity and wonder in a caring, family-oriented environment.

Schedule

• No weekends
• Part time: 7:00–9:00 AM and 3:00–6:00 PM

Pay & Benefits

• $17.00/hour
• Part-time benefits including health available
• 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

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

Proof of experience through ONE of the following options is required:

• 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)