5th Grade Instructional Assistant

The Oaks Academy Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tuition discount (for your enrolled)

Before and aftercare, clubs, and sport

PTO and health benefits (medical withH

Paid Sabbatical after 7 years of full‑

Highly collaborative environment with

A environment where relationships come

Job summary

The Oaks Academy in Indianapolis is seeking an instructional assistant to partner with faculty in delivering a Christ-centered, classical education. You will model habits that foster wisdom and compassion, assist in maintaining a safe, engaging classroom, and support students as they grow in relationship with God, others, ideas, and the world.

You will also get to know families to promote ongoing development and participate in meaningful professional learning within a highly collaborative school

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; teaching and classroom experience required.
• Committed Christian who actively supports and embraces the Christ-centered mission.
• Ability to foster a loving, safe, and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Student engagement

Compassionate pedagogy

Christ-centered teaching values

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

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.

At The Oaks, the holistic development of each child is supported through a rich, classical curriculum in an environment where they are known and loved. Passionate educators who align with the Oak’s mission play a vital role in shaping both the hearts and minds of young learners.

Thank you for completing this application, the first step in our conversation about how you can be part of this exciting learning community, and where you can grow and thrive as an effective educator.

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.