Substitute Program Leader

Think Together•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

Substitute Program Leaders work directly with groups of students at different sites throughout the region, with assignments based on their availability. They serve as positive adult role models, coaches, and mentors, and help provide students with a safe, nurturing, and stable environment. The role requires leadership, communication, patience, flexibility, and commitment to supporting students’ growth and development. Student-to-staff ratios depend on CDC guidelines. Program start and end times are roughly between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM and may vary due to minimum-day schedules at school sites.

Requirements

Experience working with young children and the ability to inspire and motivate.
Proof of high school graduation or a GED.
48 college semester units or 60 college quarter units, and/or passing an Instructional Aide Test in some districts.
Ability to speak and write standard English appropriate for a public school setting.
Availability at least three days a week, Monday through Friday.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials.
Create an engaging environment where students feel a sense of belonging.
Support students in making positive behavior choices and take disciplinary measures when appropriate.
Engage children and youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
Help set up, break down, and maintain the school or community site so it remains clean and orderly.
Promote positive interactions between volunteers and students in accordance with child 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 the Site Coordinator, teachers, school administration, parents, and volunteers as appropriate.
Commit to the full-year program by arriving on time every day and completing time cards appropriately.
Participate in staff development activities.