Substitute Program Leader

Think Together•Rancho Cordova, 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 are contingent upon CDC guidelines. The position is part-time and pays $20 per hour. The listed location is Rancho Cordova, California. Substitute Program Leaders must be available at least five days a week, Monday through Friday. Program start and end times are generally between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM, though schedules may vary due to school-site minimum-day schedules. The role requires a commitment to the full-year program.

Requirements

Experience working with young children and the ability to inspire and motivate.
Proof of high school graduation or GED.
At least 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 five days a week, Monday through Friday.
Must pass a Live Scan criminal background check via fingerprinting.
Must provide a clear TB test.
Must 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 that fosters a sense of belonging for students.
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 school or community sites to keep them clean and orderly and support student safety.
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.
Arrive on time each day, complete time cards appropriately, and commit to the full-year program.
Participate in staff development activities.