Instructional Assistant

Christel House Schools•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Christel House Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Instructional Assistant at DORS Central. The role supports adult students working toward an Indiana Core 40 high school diploma, helping reinforce learning and provide a safe, positive environment for students’ academic and personal development. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with up to 202 days of service in the academic year, depending on the start date. The Instructional Assistant works under teacher supervision to support instruction, tutoring, progress monitoring, and classroom activities. The role also includes attending meetings and in-service presentations and performing other assigned duties. Christel House Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Two years of college with some training or exposure to education, or an equivalent combination.
Ability and willingness to work collaboratively and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Competency in using technology.
Ability to report to work regularly and punctually.
Agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Schools.
Complete application must include a letter of interest explaining why the candidate’s qualifications match those sought by Christel House Schools, a current resume including an email address, and at least three professional references. References should include the candidate’s current and most recent prior supervisor, or student-teaching supervisors.
Applicants should disclose criminal arrests or convictions during the application process; a successful applicant must submit to a national background check.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist students with assignments that reinforce learning concepts.
Monitor individual students and/or groups to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
Maintain records of interventions and progress monitoring.
Provide re-teaching and tutoring sessions related to core instruction delivered by the classroom teacher.
Under teacher supervision, implement instructional programs and lesson plans to present and/or reinforce learning concepts.
Attend meetings and in-service presentations to acquire and/or convey information related to job functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.