Substitute Program Leader

Think Together•Los Angeles, CA

10d

About The Position

Substitute Program Leaders work part-time at different sites throughout the region, with assignments based on their availability. They work directly with groups of students, with ratios contingent upon CDC guidelines, and serve as positive adult role models, coaches, and mentors. The role requires a genuine interest in students’ growth and development and in providing a safe, nurturing environment. Leaders use leadership, communication, and patience to create the stability and support students need to succeed. The position requires hard work, flexibility, and commitment. The role provides homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials. Leaders create engaging, welcoming environments; support positive behavior; implement lesson plans; help maintain safe and orderly sites; promote safe interactions between volunteers and students; monitor attendance and sign-in/sign-out records; communicate student needs to relevant staff, families, and volunteers; and participate in staff development. Leaders are expected to commit to the full-year program, arrive on time, and complete time cards appropriately.

Requirements

Experience working with young children and the ability to inspire and motivate.
High school graduation or GED required.
Additionally, 48 college semester units or 60 college quarter units are required, 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 three 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 curriculum and materials provided by the program.
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.
Assist with set-up, breakdown, and ongoing maintenance to keep the school or community site clean and orderly and ensure student safety.
Promote positive interactions between volunteers and students in accordance with child safety guidelines.
Take roll and review sign-in/sign-out records for students and volunteers to maintain student safety.
Identify student needs and communicate them to the Site Coordinator, teachers, school administration, parents, and volunteers as appropriate.
Commit to the full-year program by arriving on time every day and completing time cards appropriately.
Participate in staff development activities.