Are you looking to join an exceptional team while making a meaningful, lifelong impact in the lives of students? Traders Point Christian Schools (TPCS), located on the northwest side of Indianapolis is seeking candidates for Before and After School Attendant.

Located in Whitestown, the fastest growing community in Indiana, TPCS is a fully accredited (ACSI) school serving over 700 students, ages 18 months - 12th grade, from six diverse central Indiana counties. Located on a 25-acre campus, TPCS is training scholars, making disciples and graduating leaders. 

TPCS has held four ribbon cutting ceremonies over the past 5 years commemorating their growth. A state of the art high school with athletic turf, Witham Field, opened its doors in 2017. In 2019, the Reed Athletic Center for strength and conditioning was completed along with the addition of seven new classrooms, and in 2020, TPCS expanded once again with a 14,000 sq ft junior high addition. To meet the needs of an ever growing community, TPCS has received a seven-figure private investment to increase academic rigor. 

TPCS believes leading students to excellence will require an investment in exceptional faculty and staff and is positioned and prepared to attract top performers.

The next Before and After School Attendant will understand the unique opportunity and embrace the challenge of building a healthy, Christ-centered school with a focus on growing academic excellence while making an eternal impact in the lives of students. 

Primary responsibility:

Under supervision of the Before and After School Care (BASC) Director, the Attendant will perform a variety of instructional activities, assist in creating, organizing and directing a program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth for Traders Point Christian Schools students.

Reports to: BASC Director

POSITION GOAL

The Attendant will assist in implementing recreational and instructional activities for students and providing for the physical, emotional, and instructional needs of the students along with a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment for each enrolled student. As an employee at TPCS, you are expected to instruct and model important religious functions that include Bible instruction, prayer, participation in weekly chapels, and other religious duties. At TPCS, your role involves a pastoral element whereby through example and direct instruction, you are acting as a minister of our Christian faith.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational and Experience Requirements:

GED or High School Diploma is required

1-2 years of experience in childcare or education preferred

Qualifying Characteristics:

The Attendant is a Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to Christian education. The ideal Attendant must have the desire to work closely and nurture a positive relationship with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators and community members. The Attendant must demonstrate respect for all students and community members. The ability to exercise good judgment, set a good example and comply with school standards is a must as well as the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner. Must be able to address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct supervision of young children, knowing needs and keeping a close eye on their activities and location.  Supervise students grades K through 8 in a study hall-like atmosphere
• Move throughout Before and After School Care area or around playground (when weather permits) to effectively interact with children
• Interact with students in both a group and one-on-one basis verbally and physically to provide a safe and supportive environment
• Prepare and clean up daily activities, games and arts/craft projects, encouraging students’ participation in activities and clean up
• Assist with homework and other school projects the students may have
• Encourage and lead by example the mission and core values of Traders Point Christian Academy

Physical Requirements:

Exempt Status: Non-exempt, hourly

Work Schedule: Academic Year