Lead, Education ​/ Teaching, Education Administration

Status: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $26.00/hour

Location: Lodi USD

About Think Together: Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award‑winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support!

The Staff Lead is the on‑site lead of a Think Together specialized program operated on a partner school campus. The role is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day program operations at a single site, ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with organizational and school district guidelines. This role supports a positive student experience and fosters effective communication with school staff, parents, and internal team members.

The role directly supervises site‑level program staff, manages student attendance and data, and serves as the primary liaison between Think Together and the school community. The position requires hands‑on coordination of daily logistics and a strong focus on student engagement, program quality, and staff support. Program schedules may include after‑school hours and non‑instructional days (e.g., summer, spring, and winter breaks).

• Supervises day‑to‑day site operations; ensures all interactions with internal and external stakeholders are consistent, ethical, and aligned with the mission and core agreements.
• Be responsible.
• Be respectful.
• Be safe and have fun.
• Directly oversee and support site‑level staff. Provide coaching, reinforce training, and ensure consistent implementation of routines, strategies, and behavior expectations.
• Ensure student safety and positive experience. Maintain a safe and supportive environment; respond to incidents promptly and follow safety protocols. Promote engagement and positive behavior throughout program activities.
• Staff hiring and performance. Participate in interviewing, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of site staff. Make recommendations regarding training, discipline, and termination in accordance with HR policies.
• Data and compliance. Accurately track student attendance and enrollment. Maintain complete and timely program records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with Think Together and district policies.
• School and family communication. Serve as the primary on‑site contact for school personnel, parents, and other stakeholders. Maintain regular communication with the school principal and faculty to align goals and address student needs.
• Program quality and metrics. Monitor student participation, behavior, and learning outcomes. Use data to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Meet required program metrics and deliverables.
• Administrative duties. Ensure timely submission of staff timecards and accurate timekeeping.
• Additional duties. Step into direct service roles when needed to support program continuity; fulfill other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) highly preferred.
• Combination of education and experience related to position, with increasing responsibility; may include but not limited to 1‑2 years of experience working in education/youth programs.
• At least 1+ year in a supervisory position (2+ years highly preferred).
• Previous classroom experience required. Must meet the minimum qualifications set by the partner district for a classroom instructional aide.
• Strong ability to communicate with students, parents, school staff, and faculty both verbally and in writing.
• Bilingual/bi‑cultural (Spanish) may apply in some district.
• Excellent program management skills, including demonstrated record of completing tasks on time.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within first 60 days of hire.
• Satisfactory TB skin test.
• Passing background check (DOJ & FBI).

• Strong leadership and team‑building skills in a school or youth development setting.
• Ability to communicate…