Part-Time Youth Program Leader & Mentor

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

Job summary

Think Together is seeking a Substitute Program Leader to support students at various regional sites. This part-time role works with a group of students, providing homework help, enrichment, and supervised physical activity using provided curriculum.

Responsibilities include creating an engaging environment, promoting positive behavior, following lesson plans, ensuring safety, and communicating needs to site staff. Must be available Mon-Fri, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM, with Live Scan and TB test compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children and the ability to inspire and motivate.
• Proof of graduation from High School or GED required.
• Additionally / 48 college semester or 60 college quarter units required / and/or by passing an Instructional Aide Test (in some districts)
• Ability to speak and write standard English appropriate in a public school setting.
• Must be available at least 5 days a week (Monday-Friday)
• Program start and end times are roughly between 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM. Times may vary due to minimum day schedules at school sites.

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

Leadership

Communication

Patience

Mentoring

Classroom supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

48 college units / Instructional Aide Test

Job description

Think Together is seeking a Substitute Program Leader to support students at various regional sites. This part-time role works with a group of students, providing homework help, enrichment, and supervised physical activity using provided curriculum.

Responsibilities include creating an engaging environment, promoting positive behavior, following lesson plans, ensuring safety, and communicating needs to site staff. Must be available Mon-Fri, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM, with Live Scan and TB test compliance.