Program Leader

Think Together; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Think Together is seeking a Program Leader to support students in California schools on a part-time, in-person basis. You will work with a group of 20–25 students, ensuring safe, engaging, and nurturing routines while upholding the program’s core agreements.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and patience to foster growth and positive choices. Bi-literate Spanish skills are preferred, and Live Scan and TB testing are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• District-specific: 48 semester/60 quarter units or pass a pre-employment test.
• Ability to speak and write Standard English in a public-school setting.
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check).
• TB test within the last 3 years.
• At least six months of experience leading a group of 10+ students.
• Strong math and English skills (K–8).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bi-literate preferred (Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of students in an in-person setting with high behavior and safety standards.
• Serve as a positive adult role model in dress, speech, and attitude.
• Create an engaging environment fostering belonging for students.
• Support positive behavior choices and discipline when needed.
• Identify student needs and communicate with Site Program Manager, teachers, and parents.
• Participate in staff development.
• Provide homework assistance and academic enrichment in-person.

Skills

English proficiency

Effective communication

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college credits or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Program Leader

Status: Part-Time

Pay Rate: $20.50/hour

Program Leaders work with an assigned group of students, student to staff ratio is contingent upon CDC guidelines. This is a part time, in-person position in districts and school site locations throughout California. Program Leaders act as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. Program Leaders must have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students they teach. A Program Leader’s ability to establish authority and connections through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience, will be required in giving our students the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed. Ensuring that Think Together students reach their potential takes a tremendous amount of hard work, flexibility, and commitment.

Responsibilities

• • Lead a group of students in an in-person setting, maintaining high standards for behavior and safety by implementing the Think Together four core agreements:
  • Be safe. o Be respectful. o Be responsible. o Have fun.
• Serve as a positive adult role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, and attitude.
• 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.
• Identify student needs and communicate to Site Program Manager, teachers, school administration and parents, as appropriate.
• Participate in staff development

In Person Learning

• 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. 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 or more 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)

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

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