Summer Program Leader

Think Together • Elk Grove, CA

1d • $20

About The Position

Are you looking for the ultimate summer job that allows you to become a mentor and superhero to kids while still enjoying the summer sun and building your experience for a successful career path?
As a Program Leader, you will work with a group of students to lead them through creative activities, physical fitness and unique excursions. Your patience, leadership, connection with your students, and adherence to rules will establish you as a positive role model. Your students will learn and grow under your guidance, and you will end the summer with a feeling of satisfaction that you made a difference in the lives of kids.
Think Together will provide all of the training – just come with your desire to learn and a positive spirit!
A little more about Think Together: we were founded in 1997 and provide afterschool and summer programs, early learning and enrichment for students from preschool to high school all over California. We love to grow and mentor our staff; many of our leadership team started out as program leaders.
Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Requirements

• Proof of graduation from high school (or GED)
• Pass a pre-employment test (Think Together will administer the test) OR show proof of a minimum of 48 semester/60 quarter college credits to be exempt from the test. (District Specific)
• Ability to speak and write standard English
• Pass Live Scan (criminal background check/fingerprinting)
• Clear TB test

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with kids a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide guidance on assignments, activities, and physical fitness, using curriculum provided by Think Together
• Support kids to make good choices on behavior and provide corrective measures when appropriate.
• Keep your program site clean and orderly by setting up and breaking down activities.
• Assist with daily snack preparation, serving and clean-up.
• Ensure student safety by following safety guidelines and maintaining roll and sign in/out procedures.
• Communicate any student needs or concerns with your site coordinator, teachers, and parents.
• Be safe, Be respectful, Be responsible, Have fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees