Substitute Program Leader

Think Together • Rancho Cucamonga, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Leaders provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials. They work directly with groups of 20–25 students in classroom settings and use classroom and behavior-management strategies. The position also includes snack preparation and cleanup, maintaining orderly school or community sites, and taking attendance and reviewing student sign-ins and sign-outs to support student safety. Pay is $20 per hour.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead an in-person group of students while maintaining high standards for behavior and safety and implementing the 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 curriculum and materials provided by the program.
• 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 site setup, breakdown, and ongoing maintenance to keep the school or community site clean and orderly.
• Take roll and review sign-ins and sign-outs for student activities to maintain student safety.
• Arrive punctually for site setup and assigned responsibilities.
• 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