Substitute Older Youth Leader

Think Together•Burbank, CA

10d

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. The role requires a genuine interest in students’ growth and development and in providing a safe, nurturing environment. Leaders establish authority through leadership, communication, and patience to provide students with stability and support. The position involves leading students in instructional and enrichment activities, supporting positive behavior, and maintaining student safety. Instruction should be active, collaborative, meaningful, mastery-oriented, and designed to expand students’ horizons. Leaders use program-provided curriculum and materials and work with site staff, teachers, school administrators, parents, and volunteers as appropriate. The role also includes site setup and cleanup, snack preparation and cleanup, attendance and sign-in/sign-out procedures, staff development, timely attendance, accurate timecards, and compliance with organizational and school-site policies. This is a part-time position paying $24 per hour.

Requirements

At least 48 college semester units or 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.
Pass a Live Scan criminal background check via fingerprinting.
Provide a clear TB test.
Pass Advanced Math and English skills testing for grades K–8.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead a group of approximately 20–25 students in an instructional setting and maintain behavior and safety standards using Think Together’s four core agreements: Be responsible, Be respectful, Be safe, and Have fun.
Act as a positive 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 positive behavior choices and take disciplinary measures when appropriate.
Engage students by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
Provide active, hands-on, and project-based instruction that stimulates curiosity and physical activity.
Provide collaborative instruction that builds teamwork, listening, group learning, and conflict-resolution skills.
Provide meaningful instruction that gives students ownership of learning and opportunities to assess their progress in relevant contexts.
Provide sequenced instruction and practice opportunities that help students develop mastery of skills.
Provide learning opportunities that expand students’ experiences and knowledge of their neighborhood and the wider 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.
Maintain student safety by taking roll and reviewing student and volunteer sign-ins and sign-outs.
Identify student needs and communicate them to site facilitators, site program managers, teachers, school administration, parents, and volunteers as appropriate.
Commit to the full-year program by arriving on time every day and completing timecards appropriately.
Participate in staff development activities.
Arrive punctually to meet site startup and assignment responsibilities.
Communicate with the Site Facilitator and/or Site Program Manager regarding planned or emergency absences.
Assist with site cleaning, including cleaning tables, mopping, and vacuuming.
Assist with daily snack preparation, serving, and cleanup.
Maintain confidentiality in staff, student, and volunteer matters.
Comply with Think Together and school-site policies and procedures.