Substitute Older Youth Leader

Think Together•Desert Hot Springs, CA

12d

About The Position

Older Youth Leaders work directly with an assigned class of approximately 20–25 students, serving as positive adult role models, coaches, and mentors. They help provide a safe, nurturing, stable environment in which students can grow and succeed, using leadership, communication, patience, flexibility, and commitment. The role provides homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials. Instruction should be active, collaborative, meaningful, mastery-oriented, and horizon-expanding, while fostering belonging, positive behavior, and student safety. The position also involves site setup and upkeep, attendance and sign-in/sign-out processes, communication about student needs, and participation in staff development. The position is part-time and pays $21.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least 48 college semester units, 60 college quarter units, or a bachelor's degree.
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.
Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate for a public school setting.
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 learners; Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a group of approximately 20–25 students in an instructional setting and maintain behavior and safety standards using the Think Together 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 the curriculum and materials provided by the program.
Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging for older youth.
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, collaborative, meaningful, mastery-oriented, and horizon-expanding instruction.
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 Managers, teachers, school administration, parents, and volunteers as appropriate.
Commit to the full-year program, arrive on time, and complete timecards appropriately.
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 organizational and school site policies and procedures.