Program Leader Sub Woodlake

ProYouth Expanded Learning; Woodlake (CA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

ProYouth Expanded Learning is seeking a Program Leader Sub to help manage a classroom, ensure student safety, and support daily program delivery. Responsibilities include project-based learning, positive discipline, and collaboration with site leaders to keep activities engaging for youth.

The role offers afternoon availability (2:00 PM–6:00 PM) with at least two days per week, and compensation at $18.00 per hour. Applicants must meet state requirements and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 48 college units or NCLB paraprofessional certification.
• Minimum of 18 years old; must pass DOJ/FBI background check; TB clearance.
• Must possess a valid California Driver License and adequate auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a classroom and ensure student safety.
• Facilitate daily program activities (sports, STEM, coding, nutrition, outdoor education, arts).
• Support project-based learning and student mastery of new skills.
• Maintain a safe, respectful learning environment and promote positive discipline.
• Collaborate with Site Director and staff to plan engaging activities for youth.
• Communicate effectively with students, coworkers, parents, and school staff.

Skills

Solution-based focus

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

48 college units OR NCLB Paraprofessional Certification

Job description

ProYouth’s VISION is for all students to feel success.

ProYouth’s MISSION is to build the capacity of every student to
achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Classification:

Classified

Reports to:

System of Support

Eligible for Benefits:

No

Status:

Part-Time; Non-Exempt; Hourly

$ 18.00 per hour

Updated:

01/10/2026

Position Summary

A Program Leader Sub is responsible for managing a classroom , ensuring the safety of students and facilitating daily implementation of each program. Programs may include but are not limited to: sports, STEM, Coding, nutrition, outdoor education, and creative arts. Working hours are based on site need and employee’s availability.

Work Schedule

• Days: Available a minimum of 2 days a week
• Hours: Be able to arrive to work by 2:00 PM, and work until 6:00 PM

Primary Role and Responsibilities

• Support student mastery of new skills through project-based learning
• Maintain a culture of safety and well-being with students in both the classroom and outdoor setting
• Establish clear, consistent expectations for behavior and positive discipline.
• Ensure that every student feels known, accepted, valued and respected.
• Build and maintain a high level of trust through effective communication methods.
• Model and promote the mission and values of ProYouth through appropriate appearance, words and actions.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, playground, library, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school and ProYouth expectations and procedures regarding student behavior and participation and/or providing a safe, respectful and positive learning environment.
• Work in conjunction with the Site Director and all program staff to ensure that activities are exciting and relevant to youth as well as well-thought out and organized.
• Address issues, concerns, and challenges to immediate supervisor
• Build positive and professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, ProYouth executive and administrative staff, site principal, teachers and parents.
• Participation in professional development, staff meetings, site training and professional learning communities
• Participate as a positive team member for the purpose of enhancing and sharing knowledge and skills for the delivery of best practices.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned within the scope and range of knowledge base and training.

Core Competencies

• Solution-based focus
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, co-workers, school staff and parents.
• Possess the personal characteristics generally recognized as essential for good employees including integrity, initiative, emotional maturity, dependability, courtesy, good judgment and ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Complete responsibilities accurately and on time
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, coworkers, school staff and parents

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent AND
  • 48 completed College Units OR
  • NCLB Paraprofessional Certification
• A minimum of two years’ experience working with youth is desirable

General Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass a DOJ/FBI background check.
• Must receive TB clearance.
• Must possess a valid California Driver License
• Must have adequate auto insurance and be listed as a covered driver

Environmental Conditions

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, perform grasping and handling motions, and torso rotations on a continuous basis to engage and guide children’s classroom and playground activities.
• Able to lift and carry 20 pounds of materials
• Able to reach in all directions.
• Adequate sight or corrected vision for the purpose of reading directions and printed or written materials.
• Able to hear and speak to communicate with coworkers, students, and the public.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate instructional equipment.
• Work in a classroom and outdoor environment, sometimes in adverse weather conditions

Changes: This job description will be updated if duties and responsibilities change significantly. Job functions are subject to modification based on business necessity.

ADA/FEHA: The Organization will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO: The Organization is an equal employment opportunity employer.