Part-Time Afterschool Program Leader — Mentor & Coach

Think Together; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Think Together is hiring for a part-time Program Leader to work in California school sites and districts. You will lead an in-person group of students, modeling positive behavior and creating an engaging, safe learning environment.

You will support homework help, enrichment, and physical activity for groups of 20–25 students, with duties including set up, snack assistance, and classroom maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• District-specific 48 semester/60 quarter units and/or pass a pre-employment test.
• Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate in a public-school setting.
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
• Provide negative TB Test dated within the last 3 years.
• At least six months experience working with a group of 10+ students in a classroom, afterschool, or recreation environment.
• Advanced Math and English skills (K–8).
• Excellent communication skills (Written and Verbal).
• Support our English-learner population by being bi-literate (Spanish preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of students in an in-person setting, maintaining high standards for behavior and safety.
• Serve as a positive adult role model for children in the program.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging.
• Support students in making positive behavior choices and take disciplinary measures when appropriate.
• Identify student needs and communicate to Site Program Manager, teachers, school administration and parents, as appropriate.
• Participate in staff development.
• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment and physical activity using curriculum and materials provided by the program.
• Work directly with a group of 20-25 students in a classroom setting, implementing classroom and behavior management strategies.
• Assist daily with snack preparation, serving and clean up.
• Assist in set up, break down, and ongoing maintenance to keep the school or community site clean and orderly.
• Maintain student safety by taking roll and reviewing sign-in/sign-outs for students activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Bi-literate Spanish

Classroom management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 sem/60 qtr units or pre-employment test

Job description

Think Together is hiring for a part-time Program Leader to work in California school sites and districts. You will lead an in-person group of students, modeling positive behavior and creating an engaging, safe learning environment.

You will support homework help, enrichment, and physical activity for groups of 20–25 students, with duties including set up, snack assistance, and classroom maintenance.