Before and After School Group Leader

About the role

AlphaBEST is looking for a Part-time Group Leader to join their team before and after school programs for the 2026/2027 school year. The position is located in Ashton, BF Norton, Community, Garvin & JJM Cumberland Hill.

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

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

- $15.00/hour

Schedule

- 6:45-9:00am - 2:30-6:00pm

Benefits

- 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AlphaBEST is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.