Substitute Program Leader

Think Together • Highland, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Substitute Program Leaders work with an assigned group of students at district and school-site locations throughout California. This part-time, in-person role involves serving as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor, and helping provide a safe, nurturing environment that supports students’ growth and development. Leaders use patience, communication, and leadership to build connections and establish a stable environment for students.

The role includes leading an in-person group of approximately 20–25 students, supporting behavior and safety, providing homework assistance and academic enrichment, and facilitating physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials. Leaders also assist with snack preparation and cleanup, site setup and maintenance, student attendance and sign-in/sign-out procedures, and communication with program and school staff and families as appropriate. Substitute Program Leaders must be available five days per week, Monday through Friday. Program hours are roughly between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM and may vary according to school-site minimum-day schedules.

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 a Live Scan criminal background check via fingerprinting.
• 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.
• Availability five days per week, Monday through Friday.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize various digital learning platforms.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead an in-person group of students 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 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 activities.
• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials.
• Work directly with 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 school or community sites clean and orderly.
• Take roll and review student activity sign-ins and sign-outs to maintain student safety.
• Arrive punctually for site startup and assignments.
• Use various digital learning platforms.
• Maintain close communication with the Site Program Manager about planned or emergency absences.
• Maintain confidentiality in matters involving staff, students, and volunteers.
• Comply with organizational and site policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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