Substitute Program Leader

About This Role

Lead and mentor a group of students, fostering a safe and nurturing environment while providing academic and enrichment support, and encouraging positive behavior choices.

Responsibilities

• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using provided curriculum
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging for students
• 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 set up, 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 with the Site Coordinator, teachers, school administration, parents, and volunteers
• 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.
• 48 college semester or 60 college quarter units or passing an Instructional Aide Test (in some districts)
• Ability to speak and write standard English appropriate in a public school setting
• Available at least 3 days a week (Monday-Friday)
• Availability roughly between 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting)
• Provide a clear TB test
• Pass Advanced Math and English skills (K – 8) testing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Required; additionally, 48 college semester or 60 college quarter units required or passing an Instructional Aide Test
• Experience working with young children