After School Program Assistant (Part Time)

Cherokee Classical Academy • Canton, GA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Classical Academy is seeking part-time After School Program Assistants for the FY 2026-2027 school year in Canton, GA. These assistants will be responsible for monitoring students and conducting the After School Program under the direction of the ASP Director. Candidates are expected to possess high moral character and align with the school's mission. The role involves creating a structured, safe, and secure environment for students from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Cherokee Classical Academy (CCA) is a tuition-free public charter school that opened in 2025 in Canton, GA. For the 2026-2027 school year, CCA will serve grades K-7 and plans to expand to a full K-12 configuration by adding a grade each year. The school accepts enrollment applications from families residing in Cherokee, Cobb, Bartow, Fulton, Pickens, Paulding counties, and the cities of Marietta, Cartersville, and Atlanta, without requiring entrance testing. CCA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site, submitting a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and contact information for three character references.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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.
• Embody the school’s organizational values: 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED