Older Youth Leader

Think Together•Hemet, CA

About The Position

Older Youth Leaders work directly with an assigned class of approximately 20–25 students, serving as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. They help create a safe, nurturing environment that supports students’ growth and development, using leadership, communication, and patience to provide stability and encourage success. The role provides homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials. Leaders create engaging, inclusive learning experiences that are active, collaborative, meaningful, designed to promote mastery, and broaden students’ horizons. They support positive behavior, maintain student safety, communicate student needs to relevant staff and families, and help keep the school or community site clean and orderly. The position requires a commitment to the full-year program and participation in staff development.

Requirements

At least 48 college semester units, 60 college quarter units, or a bachelor’s degree.
Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate for a public school setting.
Minimum age of 22.
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 6–12.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must pass Live Scan criminal background check via fingerprinting.
Must provide a clear TB test.
Must pass Advanced Math and English skills (K–8) testing.

Nice To Haves

Bi-literacy to support the English-learner population; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a group of approximately 20–25 students in an instructional setting and maintain high standards for behavior and safety by implementing the Think Together four core agreements: Be responsible, Be respectful, Be safe, and Have fun.
Serve as a positive adult role model through appropriate dress, speech, attitude, and courtesy.
Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials.
Create an engaging environment where older youth feel a sense of belonging.
Support students in making positive behavior choices and take disciplinary measures when appropriate.
Follow, implement, and assist in creating lesson plans.
Provide active, hands-on, project-based instruction that stimulates curiosity and involves seeing, touching, and doing.
Provide collaborative instruction that builds teamwork, listening, support for group learning goals, and conflict resolution.
Provide meaningful instruction that gives students ownership of learning topics, ways to assess their progress, and connections to their interests, experiences, and real-world contexts.
Provide sequenced instruction and opportunities to practice skills and achieve mastery.
Offer learning opportunities that expand students’ experiences, including knowledge of their neighborhood and the larger global community.
Assist with site setup, breakdown, and ongoing maintenance to keep the school or community site clean and orderly.
Promote positive interactions between volunteers and students in accordance with safety guidelines.
Take roll and review student and volunteer sign-ins and sign-outs to maintain safety.
Identify student needs and communicate them to the Site Facilitator, Site Program Manager, teachers, school administration, parents, and volunteers as appropriate.
Arrive on time every day, complete timecards appropriately, and commit to the full-year program.
Participate in staff development activities.
Arrive punctually for site startup and assignments, and communicate planned or emergency absences to the Site Facilitator and/or Site Program Manager.
Assist with cleaning the site, including cleaning tables, mopping, and vacuuming.
Assist daily with snack preparation, serving, and cleanup.
Maintain confidentiality in staff, student, and volunteer matters.
Comply with THINK Together organization and school-site policies and procedures.