After-School Classical Programs Assistant

Great Hearts Arizona - CMO; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Co-Curricular Lead Teacher or Program Assistant for our Baton Rouge after-school program. This part-time, seasonal role spans roughly 15–20 hours per week, Monday–Friday from dismissal until 6:00 p.m. on regular days.

You’ll supervise activities, support students, and deliver lessons from the classical curriculum. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, demonstrates strong communication, and upholds the school’s core virtues in daily practice.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and children’s programming preferred.
• Some college preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• 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.

Skills

Experience with children

Written and verbal communication

Independent work ethic

Professional leadership

Education

Some college

First aid/CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Co-Curricular Lead Teacher or Program Assistant for our Baton Rouge after-school program. This part-time, seasonal role spans roughly 15–20 hours per week, Monday–Friday from dismissal until 6:00 p.m. on regular days.

You’ll supervise activities, support students, and deliver lessons from the classical curriculum. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, demonstrates strong communication, and upholds the school’s core virtues in daily practice.