Substitute Program Leader

Apply for the Substitute Program Leader position at Think Together
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$20.00/hr - $20.00/hr

Substitute Program Leaders may work at different sites throughout the region and receive assignments based on their availability. They work directly with a group of students, acting as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. The role requires genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students they teach. Effective leadership, communication, and patience are essential to give students the stability and nurturing atmosphere needed for success.

• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using curriculum and materials.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters belonging for children.
• Support students in making positive behavior choices and enforce disciplinary measures when appropriate.
• Engage children and youth by following and assisting in implementing lesson plans.
• Ensure student safety by assisting in set up, break down, and maintenance of the site.
• Promote positive interactions between volunteers and students per child safety guidelines.
• Maintain student safety by taking roll and reviewing sign‑in/out for students and volunteers.
• Identify student needs and communicate to Site Coordinator, teachers, school administration, parents, and volunteers.
• Commit to a full‑year program, arriving on time, every day and completing time cards.
• Participate in staff development activities.

• Experience working with young children and ability to inspire and motivate.
• Proof of high school graduation or G.E.D.
• Additional 48 college semester units or 60 quarter units required, or passing an Instructional Aide Test in some districts.
• Ability to speak and write standard English in a public school setting.
• Availability at least 5 days a week (Monday‑Friday).
• Program start and end times roughly between 1:00 PM‑6:00 PM, may vary with schedules.

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

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.