What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant (Full-Time) position at Christel House Academy, Inc.?
Description
At Christel House Indianapolis, we strive to create empowering opportunities through a rigorous and holistic education for all Christel House Indianapolis students and alumni, so they actualize their aspirations and develop effective leadership skills. Christel House Indianapolis students and graduates are world changers. Everyone. Every day. Around the world, Christel House students are empowered to realize their full potential and supported in an environment that allows them to learn and grow as individuals. Their experience is grounded in four foundational values of responsibility, respect, integrity, and independence that were put in place by our founder, Christel DeHaan.
Christel House Indianapolis is currently seeking a Full-Time Instructional Assistant at DORS West for the 2026-2027 school year.
Requirements:
- Associate's degree with some training/exposure to education and teaching
- Ability and willingness to work collaboratively; maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Competency in using technology
- Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
- Bilingual preferred
- An agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Schools.
Job Tasks:
- Assist students with assignments that reinforce learning concepts.
- Monitor individual and/or groups of students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Maintain a record of interventions and progress monitoring.
- Provide ‘re-teaching’ and tutoring sessions around core instruction that was delivered by the classroom teacher.
- Implement, under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
- Attend meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
- Other duties assigned.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in underserved students’ lives.
- Competitive pay starting at $18/hr or higher based on experience.
- Competitive comprehensive health care options.
- Employer contributions to retirement plans.
- Referral bonuses.
- Eligibility for Federal student loan forgiveness for teachers.
A complete application requires the following:
- Letter of interest stating why the candidate feels his/her qualifications are a good match to those sought by CHS
- Current resume (please include email address)
- At least three (3) professional references (References should include candidates supervisor in his/her current position and most recent prior position, or student teaching supervisors)
Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check.
Christel House Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Questions? Contact Talent@chschools.org