Before and After School - Group Leader
AlphaBEST Education, Inc. · Spencer, MA · Yesterday
Education$18/hrPart-time
About the role
AlphaBEST is seeking a part-time Group Leader for before and after school programming at Wire Village & East Brookfield School locations. This role involves leading elementary-age students through engaging activities in fitness, arts, technology, and more, while fostering curiosity and creativity in a supportive, family-oriented environment.
Schedule
- No weekends
- Part-time: 6:30–8:15 AM and 2:30–5:45 PM
Pay & Benefits
- $18.00/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
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 (see below)
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)