Substitute Program Leader

Substitute Program Leader
Status:
Part-Time
Pay Rate: $20.50/hour

Substitute Program Leaders may work at different sites throughout the region and receive their assignments based on their availability. They work directly with a group of students (ratio is contingent upon CDC guidelines), acting as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. A genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students is essential.

The ability to establish authority through leadership, communication, and patience is required to give students the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed. Ensuring that Think Together students reach their potential takes hard work, flexibility, and commitment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity, using curriculum and materials provided by the program.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging.
• 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, breakdown, and ongoing maintenance to keep the school or community 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 by arriving on time every day and completing time cards appropriately.
• Participate in staff development activities.

Requirements:

• Experience working with young children and the ability to inspire and motivate.
• Proof of graduation from High School or G.E.D. required.
• Additionally, 48 college semester or 60 college quarter units required and/or by passing an Instructional Aide Test (in some districts).
• Ability to speak and write standard English appropriate in a public school setting.
• Must be available at least 3 days a week (Monday-Friday).
• Program start and end times are roughly between 1:00 PM-6:00 PM. Times may vary due to minimum day schedules at school sites.

Background Checks/Testing:

• 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 any 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.