Before School Program Leader

Think Together • Paramount, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Before School Program Leader is a part-time, in-person role at school and district sites throughout California. Program Leaders work with an assigned group of students and serve as positive adult role models, coaches, and mentors, helping create a safe, nurturing environment that supports students’ growth and development. The position requires leadership, communication, patience, flexibility, and commitment to helping students succeed.

The Program Leader leads a group of students in person, supports behavior and safety, and fosters an engaging environment where students feel they belong. The role also includes providing homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activities using program-provided curriculum and materials. Leaders work directly with 20–25 students in a classroom setting and assist with snack service, site setup and cleanup, attendance, and student sign-in/sign-out procedures. They communicate student needs and attendance matters to appropriate staff and families, participate in staff development, and comply with organizational and site policies while maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• For district-specific requirements, 48 semester units 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 a Live Scan criminal background check via fingerprinting.
• 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 (K–8).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize various digital learning platforms.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead an in-person group of students and maintain behavior and safety standards by implementing the 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 curriculum and materials provided by the program.
• Work directly with a group of 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-ins and sign-outs for student activities.
• Arrive punctually for site startup and assigned responsibilities.
• Use various digital learning platforms.
• Maintain close communication with the Site Program Manager regarding planned or emergency absences.
• Maintain confidentiality in staff, student, and volunteer matters.
• Comply with organization and site policies and follow procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED