Youth Program Leader
Company: THINK Together
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: June 26, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: Job Title: Program Leader Status: Part-Time Pay Rate:
$24/hour Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District 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: 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. FF
Keywords: THINK Together, Citrus Heights , Youth Program Leader, Education / Teaching , Fairfield, California
