5th Grade Instructional Assistant

The Oaks Academy; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tuition discount for enrolled children

Before & aftercare programs

Health benefits (medical with HSA)

Job summary

The Oaks Academy in Indianapolis seeks an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and nurture a Christ-centered classroom. Responsibilities include modeling positive habits, maintaining a safe learning environment, and fostering student growth in wisdom, compassion, and faith.

Qualifications emphasize a Bachelor's degree (preferred), teaching/classroom experience, and a committed Christian embracing the school's mission and culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and teaching/classroom experience required.
• Committed Christian who actively supports the Christ-centered mission and culture.

Responsibilities

• Model and teach habits that help students grow in wisdom and compassion.
• Support teachers in maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Help students develop relationships with God, others, ideas, and the world.
• Know and love each student and family to promote growth.
• Facilitate student engagement with ideas and critical thinking.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning.

Skills

Patience

Classroom communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Teaching resources

Job description

Description The Oaks Academy is a place where educators rediscover their love for the classroom, students thrive in a Christ-centered community, and people with diverse backgrounds come together in a shared pursuit of learning and growth.

Responsibilities Of Instructional Assistants

• Model and teach habits that help students grow in wisdom, compassion, and Christ-like maturity
• Support teacher in maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment to help students develop a lifelong love of learning
• Help students thrive as they develop strong relationships with God, others, ideas, and the world
• Know and love each student and family to promote their continued growth and development
• Facilitate student engagement with ideas and develop principled, critical thinking
• Participate in meaningful, ongoing professional learning

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Tuition discount (for your enrolled children)
• Before and aftercare, clubs, and sports discounts (for your enrolled children)
• PTO and health benefits (medical with HSA option, dental, vision)
• Paid Sabbatical after 7 years of full-time teaching
• Highly collaborative environment with partner teachers
• A environment where relationships come first

Learn more about The Oaks Academy at www.theoaksacademy.org. Please note that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Oaks Academy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Oaks Academy recruits and hires faculty and staff of any race, color, national and ethnic origin according to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to employees at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its hiring policies, or other school-administered programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred; teaching and classroom experience required; committed Christian who actively supports and embraces the Christ-centered mission, values, and culture of The Oaks Academy.