Substitute Program Leader

Think Together; California; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Think Together in California is seeking Substitute Program Leaders (Part-Time) who will work at different sites throughout the region, serving as positive role models, coaches, and mentors to students. The role emphasizes leadership, patience, and the ability to maintain a safe, nurturing environment.

Responsibilities include homework help, enrichment, and implementing lesson plans, with a focus on safety and orderly sites.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children and ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Ability to establish authority through leadership and clear communication.
• Commitment to creating a safe, nurturing environment for student growth.
• Flexibility to work at different sites within the region.
• Proof of graduation from HS or GED and appropriate college units or testing as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment and physical activity using provided curriculum.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters belonging for students.
• Support students in making positive behavior choices and enforce discipline when needed.
• Engage children and youth by following and helping with lesson plans.
• Ensure student safety by assisting in setup, breakdown, and site maintenance.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Inspire and motivate

Leadership and communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

48 college units / 60 college quarter units

Job description

Overview

Substitute Program LeaderStatus: Part-Time

Pay Rate: $20/hour

Substitute Program Leaders may work at different sites throughout the region and receive their assignments based on their availability. Substitute Program Leaders work directly with a group of students (ratio is contingent upon CDC guidelines), acting as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. Substitute Program Leaders must have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students they teach. Substitute Program Leader’s ability to establish authority 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:

• 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.

Requirements:

• Experience working with young children and the ability to inspire and motivate.
• Proof of graduation from High School or G.E.D. 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 3 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.

Background Checks/Testing:

• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting)
• Provide a clear TB test
• Pass Advanced Math and English skills (K - 8) testing

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.