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

AlphaBEST Education, Inc; Bristol (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$17.50/hour pay

Health benefits (part-time)

Referral program up to $150

Tuition discounts

Friendly team environment

Job summary

AlphaBEST Education, Inc. is hiring a part-time Group Leader for Bristol, RI for the 2026/2027 school year. Shift times are 6:45-8:45am and 2:30-6:00pm, Monday through Friday, with no weekends.

You’ll guide students through engaging activities and receive training and support. Earn $17.50/hour with part-time benefits including health coverage, plus referral bonuses and program-tuition discounts. Be 18+, have a high school diploma or GED, and obtain required state childcare licensing clearance to

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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

Bristol, 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