Substitute Program Leader

Think Together•Paramount, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Substitute Program Leaders may work at different sites throughout the region and receive assignments based on their availability. They work with an assigned group of students, with student-to-staff ratios contingent upon CDC guidelines. The role is to serve as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor while supporting students’ growth and providing a safe, nurturing environment. Leadership, communication, patience, flexibility, and commitment are important to providing students with stability and an atmosphere in which they can succeed. In person, the Substitute Program Leader leads a group of students, provides homework assistance and academic enrichment, and facilitates physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials. The role works directly with 20–25 students in a classroom setting and helps with snack preparation and service, site setup and cleanup, and student safety procedures. This is a part-time position at $20.50 per hour. Substitute Program Leaders must be available Monday through Friday. Program start and end times are roughly between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM, although times may vary due to minimum-day schedules at school sites.

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 to a public-school setting.
Must pass a Live Scan criminal background check via fingerprinting.
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 utilize various digital learning platforms.
Ability to arrive punctually and maintain close communication about absences.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead a group of students in person while maintaining high standards for behavior and safety through the Think Together core agreements: Be safe, Be respectful, Be responsible, and Have fun.
Create an engaging environment where students feel 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.
Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials.
Work directly with 20–25 students in a classroom setting, implementing 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 sign-ins and sign-outs for student activities.
Arrive punctually for site startup and assignments.
Use various digital learning platforms.
Maintain close communication with the Site Program Manager regarding planned or emergency absences.
Maintain confidentiality in staff, student, and volunteer matters.
Comply with organization and site policies and procedures.