Job Title: Program LeaderStatus: Part-TimePay Rate: $20/hour
Program Leaders work with an assigned group of students, student to staff ratio is contingent upon CDC guidelines. This is a part time, in-person position in districts and school site locations throughout California. Program Leaders act as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. Program Leaders must have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students they teach. A Program Leader’s ability to establish authority and connections through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience, will be required in giving our students the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed. Ensuring that Think Together students reach their potential takes a tremendous amount of hard work, flexibility, and commitment.
Responsibilities:
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- 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)
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. #HD
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- District-specific 48 semester or 60 quarter units and/or passing a pre-employment test
- Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate for a public-school setting
- Pass a Live Scan criminal background check
- Negative TB test dated within the last three years
- At least six months of experience working with a group of 10 or more students in a classroom, afterschool, or recreation environment
- Advanced K–8 mathematics and English skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bilingual or biliterate ability, with Spanish preferred, to support English learners
THINK Together Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about THINK Together and has not been reviewed or approved by THINK Together.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus an Employee Assistance Program are included for eligible roles. This conventional suite provides baseline healthcare support across the organization.
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Retirement Support — Employer-sponsored retirement options (401(k), 403(b), and a defined-benefit plan) are administered for applicable employee groups. Role-specific details such as plan type, any match, and vesting are clearly worth confirming prior to hire.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is part of the package, and many site-based roles follow school calendars with set hours and holidays. This structure can create predictable downtime aligned to the academic year.
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Think Together is a non-profit organization partnering with schools to change the odds. We equip students with the tools they need to succeed; and we equip schools with solutions that transform teaching and learning from the boardroom to the classroom. You can also follow Think Together at: http://facebook.com/ThinkTogether http://instagram.com/thinktogether Visit our site for current job openings https://thinktogether.org/careers
