Program Leader, Education ​/ Teaching, After School, Child Development​/Support

Program Leader (Pay Rate $19.50/hour, Part‑Time)

This part‑time, in‑person position is located in districts and school site locations throughout California. Program Leaders work with an assigned group of students, student to staff ratio contingent upon CDC guidelines. They act as positive adult role models, coaches, and mentors, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

• 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, respectful, 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 that kids want to be in.
• 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.

• 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‑outs for student activities.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• District‑specific 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).
• Provide 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 communication skills (written and verbal).
• 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 (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.