Substitute Program Leader

Substitute Program Leader –
Think Together

Pay Rate $20.50/hour

Status Part-Time

Program Schedule 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (subject to variation), available at least 3 days a week (Mon‑Fri)

Substitute Program Leaders work directly with a group of students, acting as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor while ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment. They provide academic enrichment, support positive behaviour, and maintain student safety during the program.

• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using curriculum and materials provided by the program.
• Create an engaging environment fostering a sense of belonging that kids want to be in.
• Support students in making positive behavior choices and take disciplinary measures when appropriate.
• Engage children and youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
• Ensure student safety by assisting in setup, break down, and ongoing maintenance to keep the site clean and orderly.
• Promote positive interactions between volunteers and students in accordance with child safety guidelines.
• Maintain student safety by taking roll and reviewing sign‑in/sign‑outs for students and volunteers.
• Identify student needs and communicate to Site Coordinator, teachers, school administration, parents, and volunteers as appropriate.
• Commit to a full‑year program, demonstrated by arriving on‑time, every day and completing time cards appropriately.
• Participate in staff development activities.

• Experience working with young children and the ability to inspire and motivate.
• Proof of high‑school graduation or GED.
• 48 college semester hours (or 60 college quarter units) required, or passing an Instructional Aide Test (in some districts).
• Ability to speak and write standard English appropriate for a public‑school setting.
• Must be available at least 3 days a week (Mon‑Fri).

• Must pass a live‑scan criminal background check via fingerprinting.
• Provide a clear TB test.
• Pass Advanced Math and English skills (K‑8) testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.