Classroom Assistant Grades 9-12

Role summary

Classroom Assistant Grades 9-12 is a role at GEO Next Generation High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-05. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Classroom Assistant Grades 9-12

Company

GEO Next Generation High School

Location

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-08-05

Job description

Description

GEO Next Generation High School is a part of a network of high-quality charter schools managed by the GEO Foundation. It joins GEO Prep Academy and GEO Prep Mid-City, delivering a high-quality K-12 learning experience to parents and students in the Baton Rouge community. GEO Next Generation High School is a tuition-free, public charter school that will begin with 9th grade and add a grade each year over the subsequent three years. Our teachers cultivate critical thinking skills students need to understand how the world works around them. Our dedicated faculty are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Through our partnership with the local community college, our students will be able to take dual credit courses with the opportunity to earn college credit at no cost to the student. Our curriculum and our teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge, Teach Like a Champion and blended learning model. We are a TAP school!

REPORTS TO/TERM:

Principal

Full Time 10-month position

Essential Key Functions

A Classroom Assistant is required to perform the following duties:

Work collaboratively and harmoniously with Lead Classroom Teacher

Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from Lead Teacher and Administrative Team

Support established classroom rules and protocol

Fill in as Teacher when Lead Teacher is absent when asked

Motivate and support students in reaching high levels of academic success

Create a positive student culture around online learning and small group tutoring

Maintain high behavioral expectations for all students

Interpret, manage, and utilize multiple sets of data in order to best support student progress

Perform targeted individual assistance and small group tutoring

Assist with the creation of individual learning plans for each student enrolled

Maintain frequent communication with students and their support network regarding academic progress

Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school administrators

Participate in staff development opportunities

Participate in all required staff meetings

Ensure the security of computer equipment and accessories

Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by Lead Classroom Teacher and Principal

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate or higher with a minimum GPA of 3.0

Desire to grow professionally

Commitment to the mission and organizational goals of GEO Academies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

3 years’ experience working with children in an urban setting

At least 9 hours concentrated in Math, ELA or Reading

Experience or familiarity in one of the following areas:

Blended Learning

Online learning / coursework