Kindergarten Behavior Interventionist

Christel House Schools•Indianapolis, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Position Summary The Kindergarten Behavior Interventionist supports the social, emotional, and behavioral development of kindergarten students by implementing targeted interventions, reinforcing positive behaviors, and collaborating with teachers, families, and school support staff. This role focuses on helping students build self-regulation skills, develop positive peer interactions, and fully access learning in a safe and nurturing environment.

Requirements

Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
An agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Schools.
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education, child development, psychology, or related field preferred.
Experience working with young children in a school or childcare setting.
Strong understanding of early childhood development and behavior management strategies.
Ability to remain calm, patient, and supportive during challenging behaviors.
Effective communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and actively engage with young children throughout the school day.
Ability to lift or assist small children when necessary, following safety guidelines.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and following school policies and procedures.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training related to behavior intervention and early childhood practices.
A complete application will include 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.

Responsibilities

Provide direct behavioral support to kindergarten students individually or in small groups.
Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs), safety plans, and individualized strategies as directed by support teams.
Model and teach positive behavior, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills.
Facilitate social–emotional learning activities and conflict resolution as needed.
Monitor student behavior and document observations for progress tracking.
Work closely with classroom teachers to support behavior expectations and implement classroom routines.
Assist teachers with proactive strategies, reinforcement systems, and behavior data collection.
Collaborate with teachers, counselors, special education staff, psychologists, and administrators to support student needs.
Communicate regularly with families in a positive, professional manner to support consistency between school and home.
Intervene in situations where students require redirection, calming strategies, or removal from overstimulating environments.
Use approved de-escalation techniques and follow school and network protocols for student safety.
Support students during transitions, unstructured times, and challenging parts of the school day.
Collect and track behavior data to monitor progress and inform interventions.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of student behavior incidents and intervention strategies.
Participate in team meetings to review data and adjust plans as needed.