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After School Program Worker (Temporary Position)
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$36,127 / year median in Georgia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
After School Program Worker (Temporary Position)
Cherokee County School District (GA)
R.M. Moore Elementary School - Waleska, Georgia This job is also posted in Cherokee County School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5924701
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Pay Grade:
$15 per hour
Pay Type:
Hourly
Reports To:
After School Program Coordinator
Minimum Qualifications:
Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of any General Education Development (GED) Testing Program preferred.
Goal:
Assist students, staff and visitors in the school to maintain an efficient, courteous and orderly environment.
Job Duties:
- Assists with roll call to ensure accountability for all students
- Assists in planning and implementing student activities for assigned classes
- Assists in maintaining proper records ? Assists in the distribution of snacks
- Actively supervises students during daily activities
- Maintains expectations for students' behavior and safety and informs Assistant Coordinator of difficulties requiring disciplinary action
- Attends and participates in After School Program staff meetings and required training sessions
- Maintains a good attendance record and makes Assistant Coordinator aware when needing to be absent
- Follows appropriate procedures for emergencies such as student or staff health concerns, severe weather, suspected fire or facility issues
- Ensures adherence to good safety procedures
- Follows federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies
- Performs other duties as assigned
This position is a temporary assignment; payment based on hours worked, and as work is available, with no eligibility or seniority for employee benefits. All employees are eligible to participate in the
CCSD 403
(b) or 457(b) retirement savings account.
Position Type:
Substitute
Benefits
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
- Dental Insurance
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings