Job Description:
Position Title: After-School Program Assistant
Department: Great Hearts Lead Office, Co-Curricular Programs
Location: Academy
Reports To: Campus Coordinator
EEO Classification: Professionals
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation Type: Hourly
Compensation Amount: $15.50-16.50/hour
Position Summary: Co-Curricular Program Assistants facilitate activities and supervise students in the after-school program under the supervision of a Lead Teacher or other qualifying staff member. 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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise up to 20 students in a classroom setting under the supervision of a qualified staff member per AZDHS.
- 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 all licensing rules and regulations per AZDHS.
- 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.
Required/Preferred Education: Some experience or college preferred but not required. Must be at least 17 years of age and have a high school diploma/equivalent or currently enrolled in high school/equivalent. First aid/CPR certification preferred but not required.
Required/Preferred Skills: The successful candidate will be a principled, professional leader with an independent work ethic and a heart of service to others. They must demonstrate sound business judgment and wisdom in dealing with people. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. Running, jumping and other rapid movements may also be required. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Be at least 17 years of age and have a high school diploma/equivalent or be currently enrolled in high school/equivalent.
- Ability to supervise up to 20 students and facilitate homework, recess, and activities in a classroom setting.
- Follow AZDHS licensing rules, program SOPs, and protocols for documenting and escalating incidents.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate appropriate child guidance, classroom management strategies, and model core virtues.
- Completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance per state requirements.
- Availability for after-school hours Monday–Friday (school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.) and occasional local travel for training.
- Some related experience or college coursework.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Ability to perform physical activities (standing, bending, running) and move equipment up to ~15 pounds.
What We Do
Great Hearts Academies is a nonprofit network of tuition-free public charter schools and private Christian schools offering classical liberal arts education across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas with online offerings. Its mission is to cultivate students’ minds and hearts through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, preparing them for higher education, professional careers, human flourishing, and academic excellence while fostering rigorous study and moral formation.
