Instructional Assistant

Heritage Christian School • Indianapolis, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant at Heritage Christian School provides crucial support to classroom teachers by offering focused, grade-level academic assistance to individual students. This role is integral to reinforcing lessons, supporting differentiated instruction, and ensuring students receive the targeted help they need to succeed academically. The position requires a Christian with a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who adheres to the HCS Statement of Faith, Charter of Core Values, and Employee Covenant in both professional conduct and personal lifestyle. A commitment to embodying these qualities in Christian education is essential. Additionally, the ability to foster excellent working relationships and represent Christ and HCS professionally within the school community, including faculty, staff, Board members, parents, and volunteers, is vital for success.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma required
• Clear verbal communication skills
• Excellent work ethic
• Excellent Time management
• Love for working with children
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Agrees to the HCS Statement of Faith, Charter of Core Values and Employee Covenant in both their professional conduct and personal lifestyle
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or higher in education or related area of study preferred

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED