Program Supervisor I

About the role

Status: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $26.00/hour
Location: Culver City | Los Angeles
Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Supervise successful day-to-day site operations
• Ensure all interactions with internal and external stakeholders operate consistently and ethically within the mission and values of Think Together and align with the four core agreements
• Directly oversee and support site-level staff
• Provide coaching, reinforce training, and ensure consistent implementation of routines, strategies, and behavior expectations
• Ensure Student Safety and Positive Experience
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for all students and staff
• Respond to incidents promptly and follow safety protocols
• Promote engagement and positive behavior throughout program activities
• Staff Hiring and Performance
• Participate in interviewing, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of site staff
• Make recommendations regarding training, discipline, and termination in accordance with HR policies
• Data and Compliance
• Accurately track student attendance and enrollment
• Maintain complete and timely program records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with Think Together and district policies
• School and Family Communication
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for school personnel, parents, and other stakeholders
• Maintain regular communication with the school principal and faculty to align goals and address student needs
• Program Quality and Metrics
• Monitor student participation, behavior, and learning outcomes
• Use data to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
• Meet required program metrics and deliverables
• Administrative Duties
• Ensure timely submission of staff timecards and accurate timekeeping
• Attend required virtual or in-person meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions
• Additional Duties
• Step into direct service roles when needed to support program continuity
• Fulfill other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) highly preferred
• Combination of education and experience related to position, with increasing responsibility, which may include however, not limited to 1-2 years of experience working in education/youth programs
• At least 1+ year in a supervisory position is required and 2+ years highly preferred
• Previous classroom experience required
• Must meet the minimum qualifications set by the partner district for a classroom instructional aide
• Strong ability to communicate with students, parents, school staff and faculty both verbally and in writing
• Excellent program management skills, including demonstrated record of completing tasks on time
• CPR/First Aid certified or ability to obtain within first 60 days of hire
• Satisfactory TB skin test
• Passing background check (DOJ & FBI)

Other Skills

• Strong leadership and team-building skills in a school or youth development setting
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, students, school partners, and families
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfort with public speaking and giving direction
• Ability to solve routine problems and apply good judgment in varied situations
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth
• Proficiency in speaking and writing Standard English; bilingual ability a plus
• Familiarity with data systems, email, and digital documentation tools