IT Support Instructional Assistant

Per Scholas • Full-time • Hybrid in Washington, District of Columbia, United States • $47,840 / year • 1m ago

Fast Facts

Per Scholas seeks an IT Support Instructional Assistant in Washington, D.C. to assist in training students for entry-level Information Technology positions through hands-on classroom facilitation and support.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include assisting in classroom facilitation, managing student performance, implementing individualized study plans, and administrative tasks such as data entry and grading.

Skills: Required skills include knowledge of IT competencies such as hardware, software, networking, and cybersecurity, as well as the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with students and instructors.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have a strong background in IT support, experience in an educational setting, and the capability to facilitate hands-on learning activities.

Location: This position is located in Washington, D.C.

Compensation: $47840 - $47840 / Annually

Position Title: IT Support Instructional Assistant

Location: Washington, D.C.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Per Scholas is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented individual to serve as an Instructor Assistant. The Instructor Assistant (IA) will play an important role in our organization’s mission, as they train Per Scholas students to be outstanding entry and mid-level technicians.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Classroom Facilitation

Using a structured and approved curriculum, assist the Technical Instructor in conducting technical training to prepare students for entry to mid-level Information Technology jobs. Technical training competencies include, but are not limited to: hardware, software, networking, security, server, mobility, virtualization, cybersecurity, web development, quality assurance, and project management.
Assist classroom facilitation in a highly interactive, hands-on style. The IA will consult with the Instructor before providing current students with any review materials, videos or any other support.
Using the instructor’s evaluations, the IA will form and lead study groups. Topics will be determined by the instructor and the students. These study groups can be held during class time (as approved by the instructor) or before/after class.
The IA will consult with the instructor to determine what the activities are going to be for the present and upcoming days, and assist in gathering the necessary tools to conduct the lectures and hands-on labs.
The IA will have an understanding of the curriculum and be prepared to conduct a lesson in the event that the instructor needs to be out of the classroom.
Utilize in-house Canvas for assignments, tests, and real-time performance monitoring, and assisting in entering student attendance/grades/scorecards.
The Per Scholas curriculum calls for a 7 hour teaching day. The rest of the time is dedicated to interactive, hands-on lab activities which are led by the Technical Instructor and IA. IA hours are set in accordance with the tech instructor.
Class sizes range from 15-24 students.

Managing Student Performance

Provide students with ongoing feedback and recognize any challenges early and work with the instructor and/or coaches and students to overcome them.
Coordinate closely with students’ instructors and career coaches on enforcing program rules and promoting student success.
Implementing individualized study plans for students that are struggling in the class.
Participate in all required student progress meetings with other members of the team
Monitor and enforce student class attendance, dress code, and other program policies

Curriculum