Think Together·Rancho Cordova, California
Provide academic enrichment, homework assistance, and physical activities for students while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. Support positive behavior choices and ensure student safety through site maintenance and diligent attendance tracking.
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.
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 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM. Times may vary due to minimum day schedules at school sites. Background Checks/Testing: Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting) Provide a clear TB test Pass Advanced Math and English skills (K – 8) testing 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.
Market context
In California, substitute program leader roles are often needed to keep child care and school-age programs staffed when regular leaders are absent. Candidates are typically competitive when they already have experience with young children, can work at least three days a week, and are prepared to complete background checks and required testing. Before applying, confirm your availability and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which are pulled from the original job description to save research time.