Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) is a premier independent school serving over 1,500 students from across metro Atlanta. We are a faith-infused, academically rich community, ranked in the top tier for teaching quality, the arts, and athletics. We are Christians, change-makers, dreamers, aspirers, and hard workers. Together, we are raising a generation of bright, inspired, generous leaders. We share in a community where high academic rigor is matched by active faith and a deep commitment to care for one another in a collegiate-style campus. We live out our passions, our curiosity, our faith, and our pursuit to Be Greater.

We are seeking a dynamic, engaging individual that will be responsible for providing support for up to 25 students daily after school with a weekly time commitment of 15-20 hours plus an additional two-hour weekly planning and two-hour monthly staff meeting.  The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, personable, energetic individual who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and reflects a positive, service-oriented personality.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Daily supervision, care, and mentorship of up to 25 students during the Encore Kids (Before/After School) Program hours (approximately three to four hours daily Monday through Friday.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain a balance of program activities.
• Monitor and maintain program materials, facilities, and guidelines - including behavioral.
• Track and report daily attendance.
• Assist with and serve snacks to the students daily.
• Help clean and maintain the Encore Kids (Before/After School) Program areas.
• Develop reports and/or provide information as required by the program director.
• Role model positive leadership and supervision.
• Mentor and/or assist students, including purchasing needs.
• Provide first aid and/or CPR to students, as needed.
• Contribute on an ongoing basis to the overall program development.
• Participate in staff meetings and campus-wide activities, e.g., registration day.
• Perform other related work as needed.

GAC strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job that is engaged and passionate in promoting our faith-based mission for our students, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of the qualifications listed. Feel free to contact us with any questions about your application.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent business-related experience is required; a two-year degree or equivalent business-related experience is preferred;
• First aid and CPR certification are required.

Experience:

• Relevant experience;
• Before/After School Program environment experience for grades K-3 and higher in an educational institution is preferred.

Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and organizational skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; desired proficiency in Education Edge;
• Convey a dynamic, energetic, patient, and nurturing spirit with passion and skill to actively and positively engage students;
• Flexibility;
• Work in a highly demanding environment;
• Demonstrate initiative with the self-motivation and drive to ensure successful program implementation and management;
• Exercise judgment and maintain confidential information;
• Possesses a deep spiritual commitment and personifies the GAC mission.

Other:

• Successful background check, reference checking, and drug/alcohol screening clearance;
• Acknowledgment and agreement of GAC’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry children (up to 50 lbs.), including kneeling, bending, stooping, stretching, twisting, reaching out, or squatting to interact with children;
• Using fingers and hands to manipulate small objects;
• Running short distances;
• Sitting on the floor;
• Moving arms and legs quickly;
• Coordinating movement of several parts of the body such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.

Perks

GAC offers competitive salary and benefits including all inclusive dining program, onsite fitness center, and student remission program.