Before School Program Leader

Think Together•Baldwin Park, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Before School Program Leader works in person at school and district sites throughout California, leading an assigned group of students. The role provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment in which students can grow and develop. Program Leaders serve as positive adult role models, coaches, and mentors, using leadership, communication, patience, flexibility, and commitment to support students’ success. The student-to-staff ratio is contingent on CDC guidelines. In the classroom, the Program Leader supports homework, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials. Leaders work directly with groups of 20–25 students, maintain behavior and safety standards, and help create a sense of belonging. Other duties include snack preparation and cleanup, maintaining an orderly site, tracking attendance and student sign-ins and sign-outs, communicating student needs, and participating in staff development.

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 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

District-specific requirement: 48 semester units or 60 quarter units and/or passing a pre-employment test.
Bi-literacy to support English learners; Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead an in-person group of students and maintain behavior and safety standards using the four core agreements: Be safe, Be respectful, Be responsible, and Have fun.
Create an engaging environment where students feel a sense of belonging.
Support positive student behavior 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 site 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.
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 organizational and site policies and procedures.