Before and After School - Group Leader

About the role

AlphaBEST: After School is seeking a part-time Group Leader to work with students before and after the 2026/2027 school year at Hildreth Elementary School in Harvard, MA.

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.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing needs.
• Must be registered and have full clearance from the state childcare licensing agency.
• Must provide proof of experience as required by state childcare licensing regulations (see below).
• Must provide proof of experience through ONE of the following options:
• 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)

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing needs.
• Must be registered and have full clearance from the state childcare licensing agency.
• Must provide proof of experience as required by state childcare licensing regulations (see below).
• Must provide proof of experience through ONE of the following options:
• 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

• Ability to work with children.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage a classroom setting.
• Knowledge of child development and safety protocols.

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.

Pay & Schedule

• $17.00/hour.
• No weekends.
• Part time: 7:00-9:00am 3:00-6:00pm.

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.

Schedule

• No weekends.
• Part time: 7:00-9:00am 3:00-6:00pm.