Before and After School Group Leader
About The Position
AlphaBEST Education provides extended day, summer, and enrichment programs designed to inspire and engage students. The Group Leader role offers the opportunity to shape meaningful before and after school moments that help kids learn, grow, and thrive. This role is for an early learning professional who enjoys working with children in a structured, high-energy environment, takes child safety seriously, and is flexible, reliable, and ready to jump in wherever needed. As an AlphaBEST Guide, you'll be trained to lead a group of student explorers through exciting adventures in fitness, the arts, technology, and more, working collaboratively with peers to ignite children's sense of wonder. You will encourage creativity and intellectual curiosity by building on students' interests and talents, and provide a caring, family-oriented environment where positive staff, child, and parent relationships are fostered.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- CPR and First Aid certification required (or ability to obtain)
- Ability to work in a classroom setting with regular bending and lifting (up to 25 pounds)
- Must be at least 19 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
- 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)
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with students
- Teaching or classroom leadership
- Youth programs
- Staff supervision or team leadership
Responsibilities
- Lead a group of students through daily curriculum activities (World Languages, STEAM, Fitness, Maker, and Arts)
- Make child safety the top priority at all times
- Keep the space clean and organized
- Help create an environment where kids feel supported and included
- Build strong relationships with teammates, kids, families, and school staff
- 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
