Substitute Program Leader

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Experience working with young children and the ability to inspire and motivate.
• Proof of graduation from High School or G.E.D. Required; Additionally / 48 college semester or 60 college quarter units required / and/or by passing an Instructional Aide Test (in some districts).
• Ability to speak and write standard English appropriate in a public school setting.
• Must be available at least 5 days a week (Monday-Friday).
• Program start and end times are roughly between 100 PM- 600 PM. Times may vary due to minimum day schedules at school sites.

Qualifications

• Passes Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
• Provides a clear TB test.
• Passes Advanced Math and English skills (K - 8) testing.

Skills

• Positive role modeling and mentoring skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Patience and adaptability to work with diverse groups of students.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

Pay

Pay Rate: $20.00/hour

Schedule

Program start and end times are roughly between 100 PM- 600 PM. Times may vary due to minimum day schedules at school sites.