Before and After School Group Leader

Group Leader: Before & After School Teacher

NOW HIRING - Fall 2026/2027

Part-time Group Leader

Cresskill NJ

Location: Edward H. Bryan School & Merritt Memorial School

AlphaBEST: After School is where adventure begins!

At AlphaBest our students are filled with curiosity and wonder! As their guide youll lead them through fun learning activities with plenty of support and training.

Schedule: No weekends! Part time

7:00-8:45am

2:45-6:30pm

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 youll 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 childrens 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.

Heres what youll 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:

• Bachelors Degree (BS/BA in a related field) or Associates 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! Lets put more wonder in the world!

AlphaBEST is an Equal Opportunity Employer