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

AlphaBEST Education; Barrington (RI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Referral program

Discounted program tuition

Job summary

AlphaBEST Education, Inc. is hiring for the 2026/2027 school year as a Part-time Group Leader in Barrington, RI. As an After School Guide, you’ll lead student explorers through engaging activities across fitness, arts, technology, and more, with strong training and support.

The schedule runs 6:45-8:45am and 2:30-6:00pm, with no weekends. Compensation is $17.50 per hour plus part-time benefits, including health coverage and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to support program staffing.
• Must be registered and have full clearance from state childcare licensing agency.
• Proof of experience as required by state childcare licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of student explorers through activities in fitness, arts, technology, and more.
• Collaborate with peers to foster curiosity and wonder.
• Encourage creativity and intellectual curiosity by building on students' interests and talents.
• Provide a caring, family-oriented environment with positive staff, child, and parent relationships.

Skills

Group leadership

Child engagement

Team collaboration

Communication with parents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NOW HIRING FOR 2026/2027 School Year

IMMEDIATE HIRE

Group Leader: Before & After School Teacher

Part-time Group Leader

Barrington, RI

AlphaBEST: After School is where adventure begins!

At AlphaBest, our students are filled with curiosity and wonder! As their guide, you'll lead them through fun learning activities, with plenty of support and training.

Schedule: No weekends! Part time

6:45-8:45am

2:30-6:00pm

Pay & Benefits:

• $17.50/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

As an AlphaBEST Guide, you'll be trained to do the following:

• 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.

Here's what you'll need:

• 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 (see below)

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)

Join us today! Let's put more wonder in the world!

AlphaBEST is an Equal Opportunity Employer