Afterschool Program Leader

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Pay Rate $20.50/hour
Job Title Program Leader - Lynwood, CA
Status Part-Time

Program Leaders work with an assigned group of students. The student‑to‑staff ratio is contingent upon CDC guidelines. This is a part‑time, in‑person position located across district and school sites in California. Program Leaders act as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. They have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students they serve.

A Program Leader’s ability to establish authority and connections through leadership, communication, and patience is required to create a stable and nurturing atmosphere that supports student success.

• Lead a group of students in an in‑person setting, maintaining high standards for behavior and safety by implementing the Think Together four core agreements:
  Be safe, Be respectful, Be responsible, Have fun.
• Serve as a positive adult role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, and attitude.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging.
• Support students in making positive behavior choices and administer disciplinary measures when appropriate.
• Identify student needs and communicate to Site Program Manager, teachers, school administration, and parents as appropriate.
• Participate in staff development.

• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using curriculum and materials provided by the program.
• Work directly with a group of 20‑25 students in a classroom setting, implementing classroom and behavior management strategies.
• Assist daily with snack preparation, serving, and clean‑up.
• Assist in set‑up, break‑down, and ongoing maintenance to keep the school or community site clean and orderly.
• Maintain student safety by taking roll and reviewing sign‑in/sign‑out for student activities.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. (Required).
• District‑specific requirement: 48 semester/60 quarter units and/or pass a pre‑employment test.
• Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate in a public‑school setting.
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
• Negative TB Test dated within the last 3 years.
• At least six months experience working with a group of 10 or more students in a classroom, after school, or recreation environment.
• Advanced Math and English skills (K‑8).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Support our English‑learner population by being bi‑literate (Spanish preferred).

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, e.g., 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.