YES PROGRAM: Lakeview Academy Teaching Paraprofessional

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs. 

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction-among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville-Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct . For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu. 

Provides Grant-Funded academic support (teaching/instructing) during afterschool hours up to 19 hours per week Monday through Thursday.

Teaching/Instructing - 70

Displays a joy of teaching and conducts academic and academic enrichment activities in an afterschool style. Maintains an atmosphere conductive to learning; adheres to the goals and objectives of the 21st CCLC program. Implements standards-based academic; differentiating instruction for various learners. Provides homework and tutoring assistance, promotes the discovery of competence within each child, fosters high expectations, and celebrates program/classroom successes. Promotes and maintains appropriate student behavior.

Administrative Support - 20
Attendance, parent calls, and other data collection as needed to support the grant.

Other - 10
Serves as part of an education team; participating in staff and parent orientations, meetings, and ongoing professional development training. Works closely with the Education Coordinator to maintain and submit necessary records and reports. Takes recommendations from the Education Coordinator to ensure continuous improvement of the program. Fosters trust and teamwork. Follows the guidelines of the 21st CCLC Handbook. Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
HS Diploma
Paraprofessional certification
 

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Associate/ Bachelors degree
Preferred Experience
Experience using Georgia ASYD Quality Standards: http://georgiaasyd.org/quality-standards/

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.  Please visit Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screening