What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Program Assistant (Part Time) position at Cherokee Classical Academy?
Description
Cherokee Classical Academy seeks part-time After School Program Assistants. The After School Program Assistants monitor students and conduct the After School Program under the direction of the ASP Director. Candidates are expected to have high moral character and support the mission of the school. The ASP Assistants will create a structured, safe, and secure environment for students between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm Monday - Friday.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist the ASP Coordinator in developing and implementing a structured program of activities for students who remain on campus after school.
- Organize, monitor, and lead various student activities, including but not limited to games, sports, quiet study time, and snack.
- Oversee student behavior and discipline in a manner consistent with the school’s mission to develop students of character and virtue.
Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Experience working with elementary school aged students, preferably in a physical education setting or after school program required.
Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value
- the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
- community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
- excellence in teaching and learning;
- the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.
About Cherokee Classical Academy:
Cherokee Classical Academy (CCA) is a tuition-free public charter school set to launch in Cherokee County, GA. It will open for grades K-6 in the 2025-2026 school year and will continue to add a grade each year until reaching a full K-12 configuration. Families who reside in the counties of Cherokee, Cobb, Bartow, Fulton, Pickens, Paulding, and the cities of Marietta, Cartersville, and Atlanta are eligible to apply for enrollment. No entrance testing is required. CCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
CCA is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and three character references to their application. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”
CCA is a Liberty Classical Schools campus and is modeled after its flagship school, Atlanta Classical Academy.
