Before School Program Leader

Think Together•Paramount, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Before School Program Leader works part-time in person at district and school-site locations throughout California. The role leads an assigned group of students, with student-to-staff ratios contingent on CDC guidelines. Program Leaders serve as positive adult role models, coaches, and mentors, helping provide a safe, nurturing, and stable environment that supports student growth and development. The position requires leadership, communication, patience, flexibility, and commitment. In person, the Program Leader provides homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials. The role works directly with 20–25 students in a classroom setting and uses classroom and behavior-management strategies. Additional tasks include snack preparation and cleanup, maintaining the site, and monitoring student attendance and sign-in/sign-out records. The position pays $20.50 per hour. Think Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that it does not discriminate based on protected characteristics in employment or related workplace matters.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Depending on the district, 48 semester or 60 quarter units and/or passing a pre-employment test.
Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate for a public-school setting.
Must pass Live Scan criminal background check via fingerprinting.
Must provide a negative TB test dated within the last three years.
At least six months of experience working with a group of 10 or more students in a classroom, afterschool, or recreation environment.
Advanced math and English skills for grades K–8.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to support English-learner students through biliteracy; Spanish is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Biliteracy, with Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a group of students in person and maintain high standards for behavior and safety by implementing Think Together’s four core agreements: Be safe, Be respectful, Be responsible, and Have fun.
Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging for students.
Support students in making positive behavior choices and take disciplinary measures when appropriate.
Identify student needs and communicate them to the Site Program Manager, teachers, school administration, and parents as appropriate.
Participate in staff development.
Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials.
Work directly with 20–25 students in a classroom setting and implement classroom and behavior-management strategies.
Assist with daily snack preparation, serving, and cleanup.
Assist with setup, breakdown, 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 student activities.
Arrive punctually to meet site startup and assignment responsibilities.
Maintain close communication with the Site Program Manager regarding planned or emergency absences.
Maintain confidentiality in staff, student, and volunteer matters.
Comply with organizational and site policies and follow procedures.
Use various digital learning platforms.