After-School Program Leader — Part-Time Mentor

Think Together; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Think Together is seeking a Part-Time Substitute Program Leader who will work at various sites in the region. The role involves supervising and mentoring students, providing academic enrichment, and supporting a safe, engaging learning environment.

You will collaborate with site coordinators and teachers to deliver lesson plans, monitor student behavior, and ensure safety during program hours (roughly 1:00 PM–6:00 PM).

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children and ability to inspire and motivate.
• Proof of graduation from High School or GED is required.
• Additional college coursework/units or passing an Instructional Aide Test may be required in some districts.

Responsibilities

• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment and physical activity, using curriculum and materials provided by the program.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging that kids want to be in.
• Support students in making positive behavior choices and take disciplinary measures when appropriate.
• Engage children and youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
• Ensure student safety by assisting in set up, break down, and ongoing maintenance in an effort to keep the school or community site clean and orderly.
• Promote positive interactions between volunteers and students in accordance with child safety guidelines.
• Maintain student safety by taking roll and reviewing sign-in/ sign-outs for students and volunteers.
• Identify student needs and communicate to Site Coordinator, teachers, school administration, parents, and volunteers as appropriate.
• Commit to a full-year program, demonstrated by arriving on-time, every day and completing time cards appropriately.
• Participate in staff development activities.

Education

High School diploma or GED

48 college semester units or 60 college quarter units

Instructional Aide Test (where applicable)

Job description

Think Together is seeking a Part-Time Substitute Program Leader who will work at various sites in the region. The role involves supervising and mentoring students, providing academic enrichment, and supporting a safe, engaging learning environment.

You will collaborate with site coordinators and teachers to deliver lesson plans, monitor student behavior, and ensure safety during program hours (roughly 1:00 PM–6:00 PM).