Building Support Assistant

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 DORS helps adults of all ages earn their Indiana Core 40 high school diploma. But DORS is more than that – it’s a chance for adult students to receive the extra support they need to ensure their personal development as well as their academic success. We understand the challenges our adult students face, and we offer resources to help our students overcome these obstacles.

Christel House Indianapolis is currently seeking a Building Support Assistant at DORS South!

Schedule: 40 hours a week, Monday - Thursday

Days of Service: 202 days (dependent upon start date, 202 is the maximum for the academic year)

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Building Support Assistant assists the teacher or their designee by supervising students in the classroom, preparing materials for use in the classroom, and supporting students in the classroom or supervising an independent student learning lab. The Instructional Assistant’s purpose is to support the student’s learning and oversee the independent learning lab, giving students assistance when needed and ensuring that students are utilizing their time well while in the lab.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide classroom coverage (all subjects)
• Provide Resource coach's office coverage (provide students with Info. on current Resource Events, take notes to share with RC upon return)
• Provide Academic coach's office coverage (look up student schedule in PowerSchool, etc)
• Provide Admin Assist. coverage (answer the phone, schedule onboarding, etc.)
• Provide student technical support (showing students how to utilize login and password to gain access to Google Classroom)
• Enter student attendance (all classes as needed)
• Proctor Test (as needed)
• Provide instructional Assistant support as needed (classes with the highest in-person attendance each period)
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by the building leader as needed.
• Attend meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Assist when needed in the daycare
• Other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of college OR network equivalent
• 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.
• An agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Schools.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Sign-on bonuses for all hires!
• Good Wages Initiative partner, hourly positions start at $18!
• Opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in students’ lives.
• Competitive comprehensive health care options.
• Employer contributions to retirement plans.
• Referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for growth within the school!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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.

Christel House Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.