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Instructional Assistant, IT Support

Per ScholasLos Angeles, California, USA

5 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS :

For 30 years Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals uplifting communities and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups were forging inclusive tech talent pipelines fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20 cities and counting Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills spanning Cloud Cybersecurity Data Engineering IT Support Software Engineering and more. To date 30000 individuals have been trained through Per Scholas propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting follow us on LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram and YouTube.

POSITION TITLE : Instructional Assistant

LOCATION : Palo Alto California

Position is on site 5 days a week)

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 organizations mission as he / she trains Per Scholas learners to be outstanding entry and mid-level technicians.

WHAT YOULL 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 instructors 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 YOULL 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. Youre 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.

Compensation

Salary for this position is $47840

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QUESTIONS

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Were 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.

PII Policies

Non-Discrimination Policy

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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