IT Support Instructional Assistant Job at Per Scholas, Inc in Columbus

Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the technology landscape by unlocking potential, uplifting communities, and meeting employers’ needs through rigorous tech training. We partner with employer partners ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups to forge inclusive tech talent pipelines. We offer no-cost training in Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained, propelling careers with salaries three times higher than pre-training earnings. Learn more at PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Position Title: IT Support Instructional Assistant

Office: Columbus, OH

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 3-6 Months

Reports To: Site Director

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an Information Technology Support Instructional Assistant to join our Curriculum & Adult Learning organization. This person will assist in teaching and supporting the class and will be responsible for the following:

Overall Focus: Candidates should be able to provide effective classroom support 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 information technology, software and hardware support, network administration, and technology education.

What You’ll Do:

Out-of-Class Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist and/or collaborate with the instructor to grade and 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 any proofreading or subject-matter errors to the instructor and curriculum development team
• Assist instructor with preparing the daily agenda for students
• Schedule time with instructor and students to discuss class challenges

In-Class Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Monitor class progress to ensure functionality (audio, video, screen appearance, etc.)
• Serve as class timekeeper and monitor breaks and scheduling information
• Monitor students during tests and breakout activities
• Note challenges observed during class, including disengagement, dominance, or quietness

Personal Characteristics

• Thrive in a creative, fast-paced startup environment with a mission-driven team
• Data-driven, results-oriented and a forward-looking catalyst for social change
• Collaborative and flexible, able to work cross-functionally and independently
• Passion for teaching and continuous improvement
• Effective communicator with strong oral and written skills
• Strong time management and ability to balance multiple projects
• Belief in equal access to well-paying careers and diverse talent sources

For this role specifically, we are targeting an hourly rate of $18.00/hr.

Questions?

If you have questions about this role, please email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to reviewing your application!

We are 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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