Before and After School - Group Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Referral program

Tuition discounts

Job summary

AlphaBEST Education, Inc is seeking a Part-time Group Leader for the Northbridge, MA after-school program. You will guide a small group of students through fun activities after school, supported by staff development and training.

The role emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and nurturing relationships with children and families. Schedule is 1:45-6:00pm, weekdays, with benefits for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree—or equivalent credential.
• 1-year credential related to school-age care or 20/30 college credits with teaching experience.
• 2+ years of qualifying teaching experience in a certified child care setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of students through activities during after-school program.
• Collaborate with peers to engage children in learning adventures.
• Encourage creativity and curiosity aligned with children's interests.
• Foster a caring, family-oriented environment with staff, children and parents.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) or Associate’s Degree (AS/AA)

1-year state or nationally recognized credential

20 credits/30 credits of training + 1 year teaching experience

2+ years of teaching experience in a Certified Child Care Center

Job description

Let's Get Paid to Have Fun with Kiddos

Group Leader: After School Teacher

Part-time Group Leader

Northbridge, MA

Location: Northbridge 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

1:45-6:00pm

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)

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

AlphaBEST is an Equal Opportunity Employer