What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Leader Sub (Santa Lucia Elementary) position at ProYouth Expanded Learning?
Program Leader Sub (Santa Lucia Elementary)
Position Summary
A Program Leader Sub is responsible for managing a classroom, ensuring the safety of students, and facilitating daily implementation of each program. Programs may include but are not limited to: sports, STEM, Coding, nutrition, outdoor education, and creative arts.
Work Schedule
- Days: Available a minimum of 2 days a week
- Hours: Be able to arrive to work by 2:00 PM, and work until 6:00 PM
Primary Role and Responsibilities
- Support student mastery of new skills through project-based learning
- Maintain a culture of safety and well-being with students in both the classroom and outdoor setting
- Establish clear, consistent expectations for behavior and positive discipline.
- Ensure that every student feels known, accepted, valued and respected.
- Build and maintain a high level of trust through effective communication methods.
- Model and promote the mission and values of ProYouth through appropriate appearance, words and actions.
- Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, playground, library, etc.) to enforce school and ProYouth expectations and procedures regarding student behavior and participation and/or provide a safe, respectful and positive learning environment.
- Work in conjunction with the Site Director and all program staff to ensure that activities are exciting and relevant to youth as well as well-thought out and organized.
- Address issues, concerns, and challenges to immediate supervisor
- Build positive and professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, ProYouth executive and administrative staff, site principal, teachers and parents.
- Participation in professional development, staff meetings, site training and professional learning communities
- Participate as a positive team member for the purpose of enhancing and sharing knowledge and skills for the delivery of best practices.
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned within the scope and range of knowledge base and training.
Core Competencies
- Solution-based focus
- Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented with a strong sense of urgency.
- Possess the personal characteristics generally recognized as essential for good employees including integrity, initiative, emotional maturity, dependability, courtesy, good judgment and ability to work cooperatively with others.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent AND
- 48 completed College Units OR
- NCLB Paraprofessional Certification
- A minimum of two years’ experience working with youth is desirable
General Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Must pass a DOJ/FBI background check.
- Must receive TB clearance.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
