Instructional Assistant, IT Support/EUDS

Per Scholas • Remote

Company

Per Scholas

Location

Remote

Type

Full Time

Job Description

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

Per Scholas is a national organization that has been advancing economic mobility for more than 25 years. We believe a thriving workforce starts with equitable access to education. Through rigorous skills training and access to employer networks, we prepare individuals often excluded in technology for high-growth careers in the industry. Per Scholas envisions a technology workforce as diverse as the customers it serves. We partner with leading employers to build more diverse talent pools, directly connecting our graduates to new career opportunities at businesses ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups. With campuses in 20+ cities nationwide, more than 20,000 graduates have launched successful careers in tech to date through Per Scholas' no-cost technical training. To learn more, visit PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.


Position Title: Instructional Assistant - IT Support/EUDS

Location: Remote Training Team

 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are currently seeking an Information Technology Support Instructional Assistant to join our organization.  This person will join our Curriculum & Adult Learning organization. They will be responsible for the following:

Overall Focus:

Candidates should be able to provide effective support in the classroom and be eager to grow their own technical knowledge. In particular, they should be able to:

  • Assist the lead instructor both in and out-of-class in the teaching and administration of the class.
  • Display knowledge and/or interest in the following areas: information technology, software and hardware support, network administration, technology education

What You’ll Do:

Out-of-Class Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Assist and/or collaborate with the instructor to: 
    • Grade and/or review assessments, class projects, and other materials
    • Enter student grades into LMS software and grading templates 
    • Update Salesforce data as necessary
    • Review curriculum materials and assessments weekly and report to instructor and curriculum development team any proofreading or subject-matter errors
    • Assist instructor with the preparation of daily agenda to students 
    • Schedule time with instructor and students to discuss class challenges
    • Monitor learner attendance, certifications’ progress, etc.

In-Class Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Monitor class as it is in progress - checking that overall functionality (audio, video, screen appearance, etc.) is working as needed
  • Serve as class timekeeper, monitor breaks and other scheduling information
  • Monitor students during test-taking and break-out group activities
  • Note challenges presented during class, including (but not limited to) students who:
    • Seem disengaged or uninvolved with class activities
    • Are speaking more than other students (dominating) or are typically quiet

Professional Qualifications

  • Ability to teach in a highly interactive and hands-on style
  • Passion for teaching others
  • Flexibility to adapt to changes in schedule
  • Interest in being part of a culture of continuous improvement
  • Team oriented
  • Highly responsive communicator
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Teaching Experience is a plus

Personal Characteristics

  • You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission
  • You are data-driven, result-oriented and a forward-looking catalyst for social change
  • You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently
  • You have a passion for teaching others and being part of a culture of continuous improvement
  • You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills
  • You are strong at managing your time and you can balance multiple projects and tasks
  • You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions, and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sources

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary of $18.00/hour, the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and experience.

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QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at [email protected]. We look forward to viewing your application!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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Date Posted

03/07/2024

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