Substitute Program Leader

Think Together • Corona, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Substitute Program Leaders work with an assigned group of students in an in-person setting at district and school locations throughout California. They serve as positive adult role models, coaches, and mentors, helping provide students with a safe, nurturing, and stable environment. The position requires leadership, communication, patience, flexibility, and commitment to supporting students’ growth and development. Student-to-staff ratios are contingent upon CDC guidelines.

Program Leaders lead groups of approximately 20–25 students in a classroom setting, provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activities using program-provided curriculum and materials, and support student behavior and safety. They also assist with snacks, site setup and cleanup, student attendance and sign-out procedures, and communication with program staff, educators, school administrators, and parents. This is a part-time, in-person role, generally scheduled five days per week between approximately 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; times may vary with school minimum-day schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least six months of experience working with a group of 10 or more students in a classroom, afterschool, or recreation environment.
• Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate for 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.
• Must be available five days a 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.
• For some districts, 48 semester units or 60 quarter units and/or passing a pre-employment test.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of students in person and maintain behavior and safety standards by implementing 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 a group of 20–25 students in a classroom 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.
• Maintain student safety by taking roll and reviewing sign-ins and sign-outs for student activities.
• Arrive punctually to meet site startup and assignment 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 organizational and site policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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