TEACHER ASSISTANT - Resource

JOB DESCRIPTION

updated 4/5/2026

The mission of Evansville Christian School is to empower students to embrace a biblical worldview through spiritual & academic growth, servant leadership, and authentic relationship in the name of Jesus Christ.

Reports To: Resource Director

Directly Supervises: none

Narrative Description: The Elementary Resource Assistant will support students at ECS alongside the Resource Teacher. This position requires a person who desires to support Elementary students (K-6) as they work toward their educational goals The assistant will support teachers in implementing student accommodations; proctoring tests; encouraging spiritual growth through biblical application and integration; and supporting the school’s mission, vision, and philosophy.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Proctor assessments in order to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided to students.


• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for students with various learning needs, in accordance with IEP, CSEP, ILP, or 504 Plans, including separate testing sessions, reading tests aloud, one-on-one help within the classroom, pull out sessions, interventions, effective use of tools to complete assignments (computer, calculator, manipulatives), and behavior plans.


• Model, teach, and practice effective study skills for the development of student ownership of self-discipline and proper study habits.


• Support English Language Learners (including engaging in collaboration with appropriate stakeholders).


• Collaborate with teachers, parents, educational professionals from local school corporations, and school-based education intervention teams to provide optimum learning resources for students.


• Model spiritual discipline through prayer, Bible study, and Christ-like character and provide opportunity and accountability for students to develop spiritual growth.


• Build relationships with students and staff to encourage effective collaboration.


• Supervise students to provide an overall environment of safety within all areas of the school.


• Demonstrate professionalism and initiative in completing all duty assignments, meeting deadlines, and demonstrating accountability to the teaching team.


• Work effectively with grade level team members, school faculty, and staff to implement the mission of ECS.

 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Agree with ECS’ Statement of Faith and abide by ECS’ Standard of Conduct, and demonstrate support of ECS faculty/staff and policies.


• Have a heart for children, Christian education, and the ministry of ECS.


• Exhibit and embrace the ECS Behavioral Core Values:

1. Be Mission-Aligned - consistently living and working with commitment, purpose, resilience, and grace so that the fruit of the Spirit is visibly evident in daily interactions and responsibilities, advancing the ECS mission to glorify God through faithful service and Christ-centered education (Galatians 5:22–23; Colossians 3:17)


2. Be Humble - model the servant heart of Christ (Philippians 2:3–5) by being approachable, helpful, encouraging, and supportive, willingly empowering others, remaining unoffendable, transparent, and receptive to feedback, in order to build up the body and strengthen the ECS community (Romans 12:10; Ephesians 4:2)


3. Be Professional - work with integrity and accountability (Luke 16:10), communicate clearly and responsively, consistently taking initiative to complete work with excellence and timeliness, and faithfully stewards responsibilities to produce meaningful outcomes that earn trust and advance the ECS mission (Colossians 3:23; Proverbs 22:29).


4. Be Innovative - steward God-given creativity with a growth mindset (Proverbs 1:5), proactively recognize and act on opportunities for improvement, curiously explore new approaches, and independently drive ideas to completion in ways that produce measurable outcomes and strengthens the ECS mission (Matthew 25:21)


5. Be Interdependent - value the God-designed body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12–27), collaborate with trust, responsiveness, and timeliness, and intentionally bring the right people to the table so that shared wisdom and collective efforts advance the ECS mission with unity and effectiveness (Ecclesiastes 4:9–12; Proverbs 15:22).

• Value growth (academic, spiritual, social, professional), service (local, regional, national, global), and relationships (w/ students, staff, families, and the community), all through the lens of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.


• Hold at minimum a high school diploma with experience working with high school students.


• Perform other school duties as requested by the resource teacher.

 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while supervising students, staff, and school activities.


• Ability to move throughout school buildings and grounds, including navigating stairs and outdoor areas.


• Ability to occasionally lift and carry items up to 35 pounds (e.g., supplies, boxes of materials).


• Ability to visually monitor students, staff, and school environments for safety and supervision.


• Ability to hear and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic means.


• Ability to respond to emergency situations that may require quick movement across the campus.


• Ability to travel between school buildings or off-site meetings.


• Ability to work outdoors periodically for supervision or events.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.