Before School Program Leader

Think Together•Baldwin Park, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Before School Program Leader works part-time in person at school or district sites 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, and help provide students with a safe, nurturing, stable environment that supports their growth and development. The position requires leadership, communication, patience, flexibility, and commitment. In an in-person classroom setting, the Program Leader provides homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activities using program-provided curriculum and materials. The role works directly with 20–25 students and supports their safety, behavior, and sense of belonging. Program Leaders also assist with snacks, classroom and site setup and cleanup, student attendance records, and communication with the Site Program Manager and other relevant school and family contacts. Think Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It states that it does not discriminate on protected grounds in recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, or general treatment during employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least six months of experience working with a group of 10 or more students in a classroom, afterschool, or recreation environment.
Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate to a public-school setting.
Must pass a Live Scan criminal background check via fingerprinting.
Provide a negative TB test dated within the last three years.
Advanced math and English skills for grades K–8.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to use various digital learning platforms.
District-specific requirement: 48 semester units or 60 quarter units and/or passing a pre-employment test.

Nice To Haves

Bi-literacy to support English-learner students; Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a group of students in person while maintaining 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 where students feel a sense of belonging.
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 curriculum and materials provided by the program.
Work with a group of 20–25 students in a classroom 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-ins and sign-outs for student activities.
Arrive punctually to meet site startup and assignment responsibilities.
Maintain close communication with the Site Program Manager about planned or emergency absences.
Maintain confidentiality in staff, student, and volunteer matters.
Comply with organizational and site policies and follow procedures.