Group Leader - Before and After School Care

Before and After School Care Staff- Glen Haven Elementary School-Silver Spring MD

Here's what you'll need:

High school diploma, certificate of high school equivalency OR

• Successful completion of at least 6 credits from an accredited college or university

AND 1 year of experience working with children in an approved setting, (registered child care home, licensed child care center, nursery school, church operated school, or similar setting)OR 1 year of experience as a registered family child care provide or

• 1 year of college (30 semester hours) You will have to complete a work verification paper that is completed by their past employer

OR Combination of experience and college that equals 1 year

In addition, you will need:

• 90 Hour Certificate in School Age Development and Curriculum
• Medication Administration Certificate
• Emergency Preparedness Certificate
• Ability to motivate and engage children and manage behavioral challenges.
• Serves as a positive role model; must be enthusiastic, energetic, creative and sensitive to children.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing needs.
• Good judgement and sound decision making.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.

Required licenses or certifications:

• Medication Administration
• ADA
• Emergency Preparedness
• 90 Hour School Age Curriculum and Development
• First Aid and CPR

AlphaBEST: After School is where adventure begins!

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

Location: Glen Haven Elementary School 10900 Inwood Avenue Silver Spring MD 20902

Schedule: No weekends! Part time Morning Care 6:15am-9am Afternoon care 3pm-6:30pm.

Pay & Benefits:

• $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 for $10/week
• Fun and friendships come with the paycheck

As an AlphaBEST Assistant Guide, you'll be trained to do the following:

• Assist AlphaBEST Guides as they lead a group of student explorers through exciting adventures in fitness, the arts, technology, and more!
• Have fun!
• 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.