Instructional Assistant

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

POSITION OBJECTIVE:  The major responsibility of the position is to provide additional support to the classroom teacher by providing individual students focused grade level academic assistance.  

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS: The employee must be a Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who agrees to the HCS Statement of Faith, Charter of Core Values and Employee Covenant in both their professional conduct and personal lifestyle. The employee is committed to incorporating these qualities and standards in carrying out the calling to Christian education. In addition, the ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships, representing Christ and HCS professionally and positively with the HCS community-at-large, including faculty and staff, Board members, parents, volunteers and others is crucial to the success of this role.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:  H.S. Diploma is required.  Associate’s or higher in education or related area of study preferred.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Clear verbal communication skills 

• Excellent work ethic

• Excellent Time management

• Love for working with children

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with small groups or individual students on academic content

• Reinforce lessons introduced by the teacher

• Assist with differentiated instruction and interventions

• Support assessment activities (e.g., guided practice, informal checks for understanding)

• May help adapt materials for diverse learners 

• Collaborate more directly with the teacher on instructional delivery

The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not restrict the administration’s right to assign or reassign other reasonable duties, responsibilities, or expectations to this job at any time, with or without advance notice.  The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Frequent standing and walking for extended periods (often 6–8 hours daily). Regular transitioning between sitting, standing, kneeling, and crouching to work at student level. Ability to move quickly across classroom and school settings to supervise students. Occasional lifting of up to 25–30 pounds (e.g., instructional materials, classroom supplies, student items). Assisting young students when necessary (e.g., guiding, steadying). Frequent use of hands for writing, typing, manipulating instructional materials, and technology. Operating classroom equipment (computers, projectors, printers, smart boards). Visual acuity for monitoring student behavior, reading student work, and using screens. Ability to respond to auditory cues in a potentially noisy environment. Sustained energy to manage instructional delivery, classroom management, and student engagement throughout the school day. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoor, climate-controlled classrooms with desks. Frequent exposure to moderate noise levels due to active student participation. Continuous, direct interaction with children.  Structured daily schedule with defined instructional blocks, transitions, and supervision duties. Monitoring students in multiple settings: classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground, and during arrival/dismissal. Outdoor supervision in varying weather conditions. Regular interaction with colleagues, administrators, and support staff. Responsibility for maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment. 

WORK SCHEDULE:  10-month, follows the academic calendar, Mon-Fri, 7:15-3:30