Program Leader
Fairfield, CA, 94533, USA
- $24 p/hour
- Education
- Part-time
- program leader
- student mentorship
- classroom management
The Program Leader role involves supervising and mentoring groups of 20-25 students in an in-person educational setting, maintaining safety and positive behavior. Responsibilities include providing homework assistance, fostering an engaging and respectful environment, and supporting student needs through communication with staff and parents. This part-time position requires strong communication skills, experience working with children, and the ability to create a nurturing atmosphere for student growth and development.
Status: Part-Time
Responsibilities:
- 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. o Be respectful. o Be responsible. o 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 to Site Program Manager, teachers, school administration and parents, as appropriate.
- Participate in staff development
In Person Learning:
• 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 students activities.
Qualifications & Requirements:
• 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, afterschool, 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)




