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About The Position

Requirements

• At least 48 college semester units or 60 college quarter units, or a bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate for a public school setting.
• Minimum age of 22.
• At least six months of experience working with a group of 10 or more students in a classroom, afterschool, or recreation environment.
• Advanced math and English skills for grades 6–12.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of approximately 20–25 students in an instructional setting and maintain behavior and safety standards using Think Together’s core agreements: Be responsible, Be respectful, Be safe, and Have fun.
• Serve as a positive role model through appropriate dress, speech, attitude, and courtesy.
• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials.
• Create an engaging environment where older youth feel a sense of belonging.
• Support students in making positive behavior choices and take appropriate disciplinary measures.
• Engage students by following, implementing, and helping create lesson plans.
• Provide active, hands-on, project-based instruction that stimulates curiosity and physical activity.
• Provide collaborative instruction that develops teamwork, listening, group learning, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Provide meaningful instruction that gives students ownership, opportunities to assess their progress, and connections to their interests, experiences, and the real world.
• Provide sequenced instruction and opportunities to practice skills to support mastery.
• Provide learning opportunities that expand students’ experience of their neighborhood and the wider global community.
• Assist with site setup, breakdown, and ongoing maintenance to keep the school or community site clean and orderly.
• Promote positive interactions between volunteers and students in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Take roll and review student and volunteer sign-ins and sign-outs to maintain safety.
• Identify student needs and communicate them to the Site Facilitator, Site Program Managers, teachers, school administration, parents, and volunteers as appropriate.
• Commit to the full-year program by arriving on time, attending every day, and completing timecards appropriately.
• Participate in staff development activities.
• Arrive punctually to fulfill site startup responsibilities and assignments.
• Maintain close communication with the Site Facilitator and/or Site Program Manager about planned or emergency absences.
• Assist with site cleaning, including cleaning tables, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Assist daily with snack preparation, serving, and cleanup.
• Maintain confidentiality in staff, student, and volunteer matters.
• Comply with Think Together and school-site policies and procedures.