Substitute Program Leader

Think Together • El Monte, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Substitute Program Leaders work with an assigned group of students at school or district sites throughout California. This part-time, in-person role involves serving as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor, and helping provide students with a safe, nurturing, and stable environment. Leaders establish connections and authority through leadership, communication, and patience, and support students’ growth and development.

Leaders guide groups of approximately 20–25 students in a classroom setting, using program-provided curriculum and materials to provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity. They maintain behavior and safety standards, foster an engaging sense of belonging, support positive behavior choices, and communicate student needs to relevant school and program contacts. Additional duties include snack preparation and cleanup, site setup and maintenance, attendance and sign-in/sign-out checks, staff development, and following organizational and site policies. The schedule is five days per week, Monday through Friday, with program times generally between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM; times may vary based on school schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least six months of experience working with a group of 10 or more students in a classroom, afterschool, or recreation environment.
• Availability five days a week, Monday through Friday.
• Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate for a public-school setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize various digital learning platforms.
• Must pass a Live Scan criminal background check via fingerprinting.
• Must provide a negative TB test dated within the last three years.
• For district-specific requirements, 48 semester units or 60 quarter units and/or passing a pre-employment test.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-literacy, with Spanish preferred, to support English-learner students.

Responsibilities

• Lead an assigned group of students in person and maintain behavior and safety standards using Think Together’s four core agreements: Be safe, Be respectful, Be responsible, and Have fun.
• Serve as a positive adult role model through appropriate dress, speech, and attitude.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging.
• Support students in making positive behavior choices and take disciplinary measures when appropriate.
• Identify student needs and communicate them to the Site Program Manager, teachers, school administration, and parents as appropriate.
• Participate in staff development activities.
• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials.
• Work directly with a group of 20–25 students in a classroom setting and implement classroom and behavior management strategies.
• Assist with daily snack preparation, serving, and cleanup.
• Assist with setup, breakdown, and ongoing maintenance to keep the school or community site clean and orderly.
• Maintain student safety by taking roll and reviewing student activity sign-ins and sign-outs.
• Arrive punctually for site startup and assigned responsibilities.
• Use various digital learning platforms.
• Maintain close communication with the Site Program Manager about planned or emergency absences.
• Maintain confidentiality in staff, student, and volunteer matters.
• Comply with organizational and site policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED