Fall 2026 Merced County Site Lead (Management)

CALIFORNIA TEACHING FELLOWS FOUNDATION • Fresno, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

California Teaching Fellows Foundation (CTFF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing passionate individuals into expanded learning tutoring roles that directly support TK-12th grade students across six counties. By investing in the growth of Teaching Fellows, CTFF aims to build a sustainable pipeline of future educators who are deeply rooted and committed to their communities. The mission is to ELEVATE and EQUIP educators to EMPOWER youth, communities, and themselves, with a vision for Teaching Fellows to emerge as credentialed teachers and leaders, and for students to feel seen, supported, and inspired. As a Teaching Fellow Site Lead, the role involves active supervision and coordination of afterschool activities, serving as the primary point of contact for school personnel, and ensuring program compliance with state and federal laws. Key responsibilities include preparing essential data reports and fostering a safe and healthy atmosphere for students, acting as the operational backbone for the program's success.

Requirements

• 18 years old or older
• Have obtained a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Completion of 48 college units or passage of an approved exam, if applicable, to meet the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements
• Availability to work from 1:00PM - 6:00PM, Monday through Friday
• Proficiency in the English language, including spelling, grammar, and composition
• General understanding of educational standards and the public school system
• Willingness to undergo background checks and Tuberculosis exam

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience as a Teaching Fellow, or working in an Expanded Learning Program
• 1-2 years of college education w/ emphasis in education
• Strong commitment to serving local communities through mentoring, leading after-school educational programs for youth, and experience in youth development, and community service
• Understanding of the public school system and State educational standards
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to lead and motivate groups and individuals
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of marketing and advertising
• Proficiency in Google Suite products (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Basic understanding of human resources and budget management

Responsibilities

• Coordinate afterschool programs activities in cooperation with the school site administrators and other personnel
• Assure programs are in compliance with licensing requirements, state and federal laws, and rules and regulations
• Collect and prepare program data and submit to State and Federal grant funding
• Provide a safe and healthy learning environment for youth by maintaining safe practices and procedures conducive to maximizing learning
• Ensure that enrichment and instructional materials are set-up and set-out each time
• Ensure the classroom is left clean
• Coordinate and implement various student and family services while assisting program administrators in identifying available services for implementation
• Assure and evaluate program effectiveness and make and/or implement modifications, as needed
• Assist with placement and development of students and staff
• Train program participants on a variety of program activities, including attendance, participation and program development
• Effectively communicate with students, parents and outside agencies/organizations in an effort to resolve issues, as well as collaborate with other organizations, as assigned
• Monitor student behavior and conduct and enforce behavioral standards and rules by providing approved disciplinary action
• Communicate with student’s parents and site administrator or personnel regarding conduct and behavioral issues
• Develop a unique and marketable name for the site
• Design and develop effective marketing materials, such as flyers, brochures and posters to promote and increase community awareness of the program
• Create and implement effective incentive programs
• Disseminate enrollment applications to students
• Work to increase program enrollments using creative marketing and advertising methods while staying within budget
• Record and input attendance of students using assigned software or database program and forward data to Teaching Fellows, Local Educational Agencies, and the school district
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities and what is required by State and Federal agencies
• Review and approve time sheets
• Input new student profiles in E.R.C's attendance management website
• Monitor and record student activities
• Visit classrooms daily to ensure that staff are actively engaged with students and their learning
• Coach and mentor staff to further and strengthen personal and professional development
• Provide the opportunity and flexibility for staff to manage their instructional and enrichment time
• Observe enrichment time
• Provide assistance to staff, as needed
• Provide constructive feedback and encouragement to students and staff
• Go over lesson plans with staff ensuring that the staff member
• Monitor and determine that students are properly placed
• Monitor and professionally address student behavioral issues
• Monitor and manage assigned budget for respected site
• Prepare plans and reports for assigned school site coordinators
• Monitor expenditures and attendance earnings to assure adequate grant funding
• Complete and submit purchase orders
• Receive approved purchase orders and purchase supplies and materials as needed to further afterschool programs
• Submit and sign receipts and invoices
• Review purchases and receipts with site principal or his or her designated site official, if required
• Maintain and inventory all items purchased over $500 dollars
• Store and maintain supplies at site location
• Attend staff development trainings and meetings as scheduled and assigned
• Follow direction set by the executive and immediate supervisor
• Offer opinions and suggestions of proposed actions and decisions that may affect the afterschool program
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Weekends Off (excluding one Saturday out of the month for Teaching Fellow Academies designed to get you paid professional development)
• Personal and Professional Development
• Scholarship Opportunities available for Teaching Fellows interested in pursuing a career in education
• Sick Pay Transferability across the 6 counties we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree