Substitute Program LeaderAt — Think Together

Substitute Program Leaders may work at different sites throughout the region and receive their assignments based on their availability. Substitute Program Leaders work directly with a group of students (ratio is contingent upon CDC guidelines), acting as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. Substitute Program Leaders must have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students they teach. Substitute Program Leader’s ability to establish authority 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. 

Substitute Program Leader in Paramount, California | Careers at Southeast Los Angeles Region

Tasks:

-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 that kids want to be in.
-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 in an effort 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, demonstrated by arriving on-time, every day and completing time cards appropriately.
Participate in staff development activities.

Training:

Students will begin with a mandatory orientation that covers safety protocols, program expectations, and guidelines for interacting with children. Ongoing training includes daily check-ins with SPM’s ( Site Program Manager) , job shadowing, and access to lesson plans and instructional materials. Additional support is provided through on-the-job guidance from SPM and optional staff development workshops, helping students build skills in classroom management, youth engagement, and academic support

Learning Outcome:

-Demonstrate strong classroom management skills by keeping a positive, organized, and supportive learning environment for students.
-Communicate clearly and professionally with students, parents, school staff, and Site Program Managers in a public school environment.
-Respond to student needs and behavior issues with patience, understanding, and guidance.