Before School Program Leader

Think Together • Santa Ana, CA

12h • 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, and serves as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. Program Leaders help provide a safe, nurturing, stable environment that supports students’ growth and development. Success requires leadership, communication, patience, flexibility, and commitment.

In an in-person classroom setting, the Program Leader provides homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials. The position works directly with a group of 20–25 students and helps with snack preparation and service, site setup and cleanup, and student attendance and sign-in/sign-out procedures. Program Leaders also communicate student needs to appropriate school and program contacts, participate in staff development, and follow organization and site policies while maintaining confidentiality.

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.
• 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.
• Pass a Live Scan criminal background check via fingerprinting.
• Provide a negative TB test dated within the past three years.
• Advanced math and English skills for grades 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 assigned group of students in person while maintaining high standards for behavior and safety and implementing Think Together’s four core agreements: Be safe, Be respectful, Be responsible, and Have fun.
• Create an engaging environment in which 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 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-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