Group Leader: Before and Afterschool Teacher - Part-time Group Leader Charles County

This position needs a

• 90 Hour Certification school age or early childhood- At least one of the 45 hours growth and development- 45 hours school age curriculum.

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.

Locations: Brown Elementary School and Berry Elementary School

Hours 6:30am-9:30am PM 2:30pm-6pm

Schedule: No weekends! Part time (mornings and/or afternoons)

Pay and Benefits:

• $16.50/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 for $10/week
• 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
• 90 Hour Certification school age or early childhood
• 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!