Classroom Assistant - 2026-2027 School Year

Description About GEO Academies

• GEO Academies is a national, non-profit network of open-enrollment, public charter schools committed to empowering students to accelerate their academic pathways, advance their social mobility, and achieve their career and lifelong goals. Our innovative and award-winning K-16 GEO Academies Model begins with personalized, competency-based learning and accelerates students into postsecondary immersion as early as 9th grade. GEO Academies students have the opportunity to earn a full college degree or career credential even before graduating from high school - at no cost to families.
• About Us: GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge is a part of a network of high-quality public charter schools that deliver the innovative GEO Academies model developed by the GEO Foundation. It joins GEO Prep Mid-City, GEO Next Generation High School, and GEO Prep Baker in delivering a high-quality learning experience to parents and students in Louisiana. GEO Prep Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. Our dedicated faculty are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary school to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Through our partnership with local colleges and universities, our students will be able to take dual credit courses on the college campus to earn college and career credits 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 position functions

• Classroom
• Assistants are required to perform the following duties: Work collaboratively and harmoniously with Lead Classroom Teacher Support established classroom rules and protocol 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 relative grade appropriate or requested staff meetings Ensure the security of computer equipment and accessories Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by Lead Classroom Teacher and Principal

Requirements

The successful GEO Academies-Baton Rouge candidate is required to have: 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