Before and After School Group Leader

Immediate Hire

Part-time Group Leader

Highland Park, IL

Alpha

BEST:
After School is where adventure begins!

Schedule:

No weekends! Part time

6:00-8:30am
2:45-6:00pm

• $18.00/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 Alpha

BEST 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 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 (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 formas 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!

Alpha

BEST is an Equal Opportunity Employer