IT Support Instructional Assistant

Per Scholas • Full-time • Hybrid in Chicago, Illinois, United States • $41,600 / year • 1m ago

Fast Facts

Per Scholas seeks an IT Support Instructional Assistant in Chicago to assist in technical training of entry to mid-level technicians, ensuring effective classroom management and student performance support.

Responsibilities: Assist the Technical Instructor with classroom facilitation, lead study groups, manage student performance, provide feedback, and participate in staff meetings.

Skills: CompTIA A+ Certification, strong communication, ability to teach interactively, flexibility, teamwork, and time management.

Qualifications: Teaching experience is a plus, passion for teaching, and experience in a tech environment preferred.

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Compensation: $41600 - $41600 / Annually

Position Title: IT Support Instructional Assistant

Office: Chicago, IL

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Site Director

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Per Scholas is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented individual to serve as an Instructor Assistant within the Columbus Training Team. The Instructor Assistant (IA) will play a crucial role in our organization’s mission, as they support with training Per Scholas learners to become 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.
The IA will ensure that all equipment that is loaned to or used by the students is returned to the instructor, the storage closet or the person that it was borrowed from.
Utilize in-house Canvas for assignments, tests, and real-time performance monitoring, and assist in entering student attendance/grades/scorecards.
Class sizes range from 15-24 students.
Be able to comfortably and frequently lift 50lbs.

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

Provide input on labs, Learning Management System, and program policies

Administrative

Participation in staff meetings
Conduct real-time student data entry in Canvas
Grade student assignment

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US:

Professional Qualifications

CompTIA A+ Certification
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
Qualified candidates must be able to comfortably and frequently lift 50lbs

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 $41,600 (hourly of $20.00/hr), where 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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