After School Program Director

Description

Cherokee Classical Academy seeks a full-time After School Program Director. The After School Program Director oversees all aspects of the After School Program. Candidates are expected to have high moral character and support the mission of the school. The ASP Director will supervise the ASP Assistants and create a structured, safe, and secure environment for students between 3:00pm and 6:30pm every day. The position would report to the Head of School on our Cherokee County campus. 

The ideal ASP Coordinator would be a full-time employee who works as a Teaching Assistant from 10:30am to 3:00pm before transitioning to the After School program at 3:00pm. A part-time position for the afternoons only is also possible.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and implement a structured program of activities that align with the program's mission and goals, extending the school day for students.
• Ensure the safety and security of participants by monitoring and recording attendance and overseeing behavior and discipline in line with the school’s commitment to character and virtue.
• Manage daily operations, including scheduling, lesson planning, space organization, and supply requests.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support program staff, including part-time After School Program Assistants, to promote professional growth and development.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, school staff, and administration, ensuring open communication.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, incident reports, and parent payments, and prepare reports as needed.
• Organize program logistics and ensure all activities and preparations comply with policies and procedures.
• Evaluate program effectiveness, implement improvements, and address any issues with participants, staff, or parents.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the program's success.

Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with elementary school students, preferably in a physical education setting or after school program
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated expertise in an administrative or leadership role is preferred

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.

Why Cherokee Classical Academy?

Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are offered the following:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Priority enrollment for children in the school

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.