Operations Assistant

Cherokee Classical Academy seeks a full-time Operations Assistant. The person in this role will work alongside the other members of the Operations team to complete critical tasks in multiple departments, including Reception, Facilities, Health, Nutrition, IT, and the Resource Room. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, self-motivated, and a strong multitasker. Adaptability and flexibility are necessary character traits of the role. The Operations Assistant reports to the Director of Operations on Cherokee Classical Academy’s Canton campus.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Complete task & project-based duties as delegated by the Director of Operations
• Manage substitute teacher pool and fill vacancies as needed on a daily basis
• Take ownership of all responsibilities and relationships related to carpool logistics, transportation coordination, school events, and financial aid processes.
• Ensure the accuracy and accessibility of the Master Calendar, Website Calendar, Substitute Availability Schedule, and Out-of-Office Calendar
• Serve as primary backup to school Receptionist while also providing role support and backup for Operations team members as needed
• Submit purchase orders and execute vendor orders for the Operations department
• Serve as a member of the School Safety Team with drill-specific responsibilities
• Provide summer office coverage 

Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required,
• High School Diploma plus equivalent work experience accepted in lieu of degree,
• Strong organizational and time management skills required,
• Experience working in education or a charter school system is strongly preferred but not required

Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.  They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value

• the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
• community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
• excellence in teaching and learning;
• the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Why Cherokee Classical Academy?

Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are offered the following:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Priority enrollment for children in the school

About Cherokee Classical Academy:

Cherokee Classical Academy (CCA) is a tuition-free public charter school that opened in 2025 in Canton, GA. CCA is open to grades K-7 for the 2026-2027 school year and will continue to add a grade each year until reaching a full K-12 configuration. Families who reside in the counties of Cherokee, Cobb, Bartow, Fulton, Pickens, Paulding, and the cities of Marietta, Cartersville, and Atlanta are eligible to apply for enrollment. No entrance testing is required. CCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

CCA is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and contact information for three character references to their application. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”