Classroom Assistant- YCA Ft. Stewart

State of Georgia; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading program focused on youth development as a Classroom Assistant in Hinesville, GA. In this role, you will support at-risk youth in their educational journeys, fostering a nurturing virtual environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with youth and good software skills, with a commitment to help students succeed.

Benefits

Paid Leave

401(k) plan with matching contribution

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Work in a structured, supportive environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with at-risk youth, ages 15-19 years old.
• Valid Paraprofessional certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists the online virtual teacher with conducting lessons.
• Monitors the classroom and minimizes distractions.
• Ensuring students are doing work as they should and monitoring for cheating.

Skills

Basic computer software usage

Experience with at-risk youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Canvas or other virtual software

Job description

The purpose of the Georgia Youth Challenge Program (GaYCP) is to provide education, leadership, character development, and life-coping skills to Georgia's youth so they may become successful members of society. The voluntary program targets 16-18 year old youth who are at-risk of not completing high school. The GaYCP seeks to provide a new environment for youth so that they can focus on completing their academic goals while also enhancing their personal strengths and resiliency.

The GaYCP mirrors a U.S. Army basic training environment. The military structure of the program provides a structured environment and teaches discipline, self-control, and motivation. In addition, the program develops the whole person by focusing on 8 core components that supports each cadet’s personal development: academic excellence, life coping skills, job skills training, responsible citizenship, leader/followership, health and hygiene, physical fitness, and service to community.

All GaYCP staff serve as mentors and role models for the cadets, demonstrating what “right looks like.” Academy staff work together to provide the structure, academic, social-emotional, and supervisory support needed by cadets during the 22-week residential phase.

During the 12-month Post-Residential Phase, most GaYCP graduates continue their post-secondary school education, vocational-technical training, full-time employment, military enlistment, or some combination of these. With academies at Fort Stewart in Hinesville and Fort Eisenhower in Augusta, Georgia’s Youth Challenge Program has graduated over 19,000 cadets since the program’s inception in 1993.

This position would be providing oversight and monitoring of cadets working towards their high school diploma or GED in a virtual classroom environment.

Valid Paraprofessional certification is required within six (6) months of employment.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES OF THE CLASSROOM ASSISTANT:

• Assists the online virtual teacher with conducting lessons and managing the classroom;
• Acts as a nurturing and encouraging influence for students during lessons;
• Monitors the classroom and minimizes distractions and disruptions to keep students focused on their lessons.
• Communicating when necessary with the Site Manager and teachers about student needs.
• Ensuring students are doing work as they should be and monitoring for cheating;
• Works with computer and specialized AV equipment to make these resources available to students during lessons.

Preferred Qualifications:

Further consideration may also be given to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, also possess a combination of the following:

1-2 years of experience with at-risk youth, ages 15-19 years old;

Basic computer software usage skills

Experience with Canvas or other virtual school environment software.

GA Department of Defense Employment Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Paid Leave

Vacation: 10 hours per month (15 days each year)

Sick Leave: 10 hours per month (15 days each year)

Holidays: 13 paid holidays authorized by the State of Georgia

Retirement

• 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution
• ERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Optional 457 Retirement Plans

Available Elective Insurance

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Legal
• Critical Illness
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Life & Dependent Life Insurance

Tax Deferred Spending Accounts

• Healthcare
• Childcare

Education

***The GADOD is a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Qualified Employer.

The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a Georgia and national criminal records search, a pre-employment drug test (post-hire will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program), AND a post-employment federal background investigation.

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE”

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience working in an instructional/childcare setting OR Two years of experience required at the lower level Instruction Paraprofessional 2 (EDS011) or position equivalent. Additional Information

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• Requisition ID: EDU094Q
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $35,000 - $39,000
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Jun 27, 2025