Before and After School - Group Leader

AlphaBEST Education, Inc; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee referral program (up to $150)

Deep discounts on program tuition

Fun and friendships with paycheck

Job summary

AlphaBEST Education, Inc is hiring for the 2026/2027 school year as a Part-time Group Leader for before & after school at Hildreth Elementary School in Harvard, MA. You will guide students through fun learning activities with training and support.

The role offers no weekends, pays $17.00 per hour, and includes part-time benefits; you may bring your school-age child to work and enjoy employee referrals and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Flexible schedule to meet staffing needs.
• Must be registered and have full clearance from state childcare licensing.
• Proof of experience as required by state childcare licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of student explorers through adventures in fitness, arts, technology and more.
• Work collaboratively with peers to ignite children's sense of wonder.
• Encourage creativity and curiosity by building on students' interests and talents.
• Provide a caring, family‑oriented environment with positive relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in related field

1-year state or nationally recognized credential

20 credits or 30 credits + 1 year teaching experience

2+ years teaching experience in a certified program

Job description

Now Hiring For 2026/2027 School Year

Group Leader: Before & After School Teacher

Part-time Group Leader

Harvard, MA

Location: Hildreth Elementary School

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

7:00-9:00am

3:00-6:00pm

Pay & Benefits:

• $17.00/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
• 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)

AlphaBEST is an Equal Opportunity Employer