Athenaeum Program Assistant

CMO•Baton Rouge, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Co-Curricular Lead Teachers and Program Assistants facilitate program activities and supervise students in the after-school program. This is a wonderful opportunity for aspiring educators or for those who love working with children. This is a part-time, seasonal, non-exempt, non-benefited position. After-school programs are open Monday-Friday from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. (earlier start on early release days). Approximately 15-20 hours per week.

Requirements

Must be at least 17 years of age.
Successful completion of fingerprinting and background check with Louisiana State Police is required.
Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching.
May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
May need to travel locally to academies within the Baton Rouge area.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and children’s programming preferred.
Some college preferred.
First aid/CPR certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Supervise students in a classroom setting.
Facilitate homework, recess, and other activities.
Present lessons from provided classical curriculum.
Utilize appropriate child guidance and classroom management strategies.
Model and instill Great Hearts 9 Core Virtues (responsibility, perseverance, integrity, honesty, courage, citizenship, humility, friendship, wisdom).
Follow standard operating procedures to ensure high quality programs.
Follow protocols for responding to and documenting student behavior and significant events.
Escalate incident reports and significant events to supervisor.
Substitute at another campus when needed.
Other duties as assigned.