Before and After School - Group Leader

AlphaBEST Education, Inc; Yarmouth (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Referral program

Tuition discounts

Fun, friendly environment

Job summary

AlphaBEST Education, Inc. is hiring a Group Leader for before and after school programs in Dennis, MA. This part‑time role runs 7:30-9:10am and 2:45-5:00pm with no weekend shifts, offering training and a supportive team environment.

You will guide students through engaging activities across fitness, arts, technology, and more, collaborating with peers to foster curiosity and joy in learning while maintaining a warm, family‑oriented setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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 state childcare licensing agency.
• 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 intellectual curiosity by building on students' interests.
• Provide a caring, family-oriented environment fostering positive staff, child, and parent relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Creativity

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Associate's Degree in related field

1-year credential related to school-age care

20 credits/30 credits college training + 1 year teaching

2+ years teaching in licensed child care center

Job description

NOW HIRING for 2026/2027 School Year

Group Leader: Before & After School Teacher

Part-time Group Leader

Dennis Yarmouth, MA

Location: Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District

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

7:30-9:10am

2:45-5:00pm

Pay & Benefits:

• 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