Substitute Program Leader

Think Together • Adelanto, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Program Leader is a part-time, in-person position serving districts and school sites throughout California. The role works with an assigned group of students, with student-to-staff ratios contingent on CDC guidelines. Substitute Program Leaders act as positive adult role models, coaches, and mentors, and help provide students with a safe, nurturing, and stable environment. The position requires leadership, communication, patience, flexibility, and commitment to supporting students’ growth and development.

The leader guides students in person, promotes safe and respectful behavior, creates an engaging and welcoming environment, supports positive behavior choices, and communicates student needs to relevant school and program personnel and parents. The role also provides homework help, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials; works with groups of 20–25 students; assists with snack preparation and site upkeep; and supports student safety through attendance and sign-in/sign-out procedures.

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, a 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.
• Must support the English-learner population; the posting states being biliterate, with Spanish preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish biliteracy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of students in person 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 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 assigned responsibilities.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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