Lyfe Sahar-Yazmeen Thomas

• Lead and/or assist in managing day-to-day operations of the expanded learning program.

• Support with the supervision of program staff (Afterschool Youth Leaders, Athletic and/or Enrichment Instructors).

• Lead and/or assist with conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, taking disciplinary action, and evaluating staff.
• Assist with providing training, guidance, and ongoing support to all program staff.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating professionalism.
• Lead and/or assist in creating and organizing program schedule to include academic, recreation, and enrichment activities.
• Plan, organize and participate in expanded learning program events and field trips.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships, and communication with school personnel, Think
Together staff, students and families regarding all aspects of student involvement in the expanded learning program.
• Recruit students to ensure attendance outcomes are met on an annual basis per grant requirements.
• Assist with student to staff ratio when necessary, facilitate classes and clubs as needed in absence of regularly assigned staff.
• Monitor and enforce school and Think Together policies and procedures to provide a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment.
• Invest in staff professional development by assisting the Site Coordinator in conducting classroom observations, assessing needs, engaging in coaching conversations and referring staff to training sessions, as needed.
• Assist in conducting surveys for periodic program evaluations, including surveys of students, staff and parents.
• Collect, review, approve and submit timesheets (as needed and/or assigned) by the specified deadlines.
• Submit all required documentation on a timely basis, including attendance reports, snack counts, program schedules, enrollment & consent forms, monthly supply orders, and field trip forms, amongst others.
• Represent the mission of Think Together and uphold all policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in agency and department required trainings.
• Travel to off-site meetings and trainings.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records (i.e., attendance, student enrollment & consent forms, staff sign-in sheets, etc.).
• Assist in maintaining documentation relating to staff performance issues; provide guidance and ongoing support to staff as needed.
• Disseminate agency and department level information to staff in a timely manner.
• Adhere to workplace safety guidelines.
• Assist with evaluating work site for safety concerns to minimize workplace injuries.
• Make recommendations for workplace safety.
• Report workplace injuries via appropriate forms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Cultivate innovative curriculum for TK and Kindergarten programs.
• Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
• Provide coaching and best practices to team, which boost morale within the team

• Perform all Site coordinator duties in event that Site coordinator is out
• Assist in program operations
• Provide assistance with homework help
• Facilitate Enrichment Lessons
• Assist in Training with new hires at site
• Maintain positive relationships with stake holders
• Maintain student safety by taking attendance and performing student check in/out
• Maintain integrity of program by upholding company agreements
• Create and maintain fun, engaging, and safe environment that kids want to be in
• Lesson plan and preparation
• Communicate student needs /concerns/behavior to site coordinator, teachers, school administration, and parents as appropriate
• Actively participate and engage in staff development training
• Bring fresh, creative ideas to a program that keeps kids engaged while providing quality lessons
• Implemented well-received activities and events.
• Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
• Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.

• Help aid student athletes, be able to work under pressure, keep up with fast paced environment, and be first aid and CPR certified.
• Instructed athletes on appropriate stretches and at-home treatments for minor injuries.
• Communicated with head trainer about patient needs.
• Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising.
• Delivered emergency care for injured athletes on field or at sporting events.