Afterschool Program Leader & Mentor (Part-Time)

Think Together; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Think Together is seeking a Substitute Program Leader for a part-time position in California. You will work at various sites, mentoring students, delivering homework help, enrichment activities, and fostering a positive, safe learning environment after school hours.

The role requires high school graduation (or GED) plus college units or equivalent testing, strong English communication, and availability at least 5 days per week, with programs typically 1:00 PM–6:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children and the ability to inspire and motivate.

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.

Skills

Youth engagement

English proficiency

Public school setting

Education

High School diploma or GED

48 college semester units OR 60 college quarter units

Job description

Think Together is seeking a Substitute Program Leader for a part-time position in California. You will work at various sites, mentoring students, delivering homework help, enrichment activities, and fostering a positive, safe learning environment after school hours.

The role requires high school graduation (or GED) plus college units or equivalent testing, strong English communication, and availability at least 5 days per week, with programs typically 1:00 PM–6:00 PM.