Instructional Assistant, Software Engineering
Fast Facts
Per Scholas is looking for a passionate Instructional Assistant for their Software Engineering program in Atlanta, Georgia, to support technical training and classroom facilitation for entry to mid-level IT careers.
Responsibilities: Assist in conducting technical training, lead study groups, provide ongoing feedback to learners, and manage learner performance while utilizing a learning management system.
Skills: Ability to teach hands-on, flexibility in adapting to changes, collaborative work style, and proficiency in data-driven approaches.
Qualifications: Graduate of a Per Scholas Training Program with relevant certifications, strong communication skills, and a passion for teaching in an interactive style.
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Compensation: $20 - $20 / Hourly
POSITION TITLE: Instructional Assistant, Software Engineering
DURATION: Contract (3-6 months)
Campus: Atlanta, Georgia
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Per Scholas seeks a dynamic, team-oriented individual to serve as an Instructional Associate. The Instructional Associate will play an essential role in our organization’s mission as he/she trains Per Scholas learners 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 learners for entry to mid-level Information Technology jobs. Technical training competencies include but are not limited to hardware, software, networking, security, server, mobility, virtualization, cyber security, 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 learners with any review materials, videos, or other support.
- The IA will form and lead study groups using the instructor's evaluations. The instructor and the learners will determine topics. These study groups can be held during class time (as the instructor approves) or before/after class.
- The IA will consult with the instructor to determine the activities for the present and upcoming days and assist in gathering the necessary tools to conduct the lectures and hands-on labs.
- The IA will understand the curriculum and be prepared to conduct a lesson if the instructor needs to be out of the classroom.
- Please note an IA will not be asked to facilitate a lesson for an extended period.
- The IA will ensure that all equipment loaned to or used by the learners is returned to the instructor, the storage closet, or the person from whom it was borrowed.
- Utilize an in-house Learning Management System for assignments, tests, real-time performance monitoring, and assisting in entering learner attendance/grades/scorecards.
- The Per Scholas curriculum calls for a maximum of 1.5 hours of lecture in a 6-hour teaching day. The rest of the time is dedicated to interactive, hands-on lab activities led by the Technical Instructor.
- Class sizes range from 15-30 learners.
Managing Learner Performance
- Provide learners with ongoing feedback, recognize any challenges early, and work with the instructor and/or coaches and learners to overcome them.
- Coordinate closely with learners’ instructors and career coaches on enforcing program rules and promoting learner success.
- Implement individualized study plans for learners who are struggling in the class.
- Participate in all required learner progress meetings with other members of the team.
- Monitor and enforce learner class attendance, dress code, and other program policies.
Administrative
- Participate in staff meetings
- Conduct real-time learner data entry in Salesforce and/or Canvas
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US:
Professional Qualifications
- Graduate of a Per Scholas Training Program
- Obtained all certifications offered in the training course in which you participated
- 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
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 are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
- You are tech-savvy and can learn quickly.
- You are strong at time management and 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 diverse sources.
For this role specifically, we are targeting a compensation of $20.00 an hour.
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