Instructional Assistant -Cybersecurity Job at Per Scholas in Columbus

Overview

For 30 years, 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 a range of employers, from Fortune 500 companies to startups, to forge inclusive tech talent pipelines. We offer no-cost training programs in Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more across national remote training and 20+ campuses. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained, propelling their 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 details

Position Title: Cybersecurity Instructional Assistant

Office: Columbus, OH

Reports To: Site Director

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Instructional Assistant to join our Curriculum & Adult Learning organization. This role supports the classroom and helps grow the team’s technical knowledge. In particular, you should be able to:

Overall Focus: Provide effective support in the classroom and be eager to grow your own technical knowledge. You should be able to:

• Assist the lead instructor in teaching and administration of the class, both in and out of 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/or 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 errors to the instructor and curriculum development team
  • Assist instructor with the preparation of the daily agenda for students
  • Schedule time with instructor and students to discuss class challenges
  • Monitor learner attendance and progress toward certifications

• In-Class Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Monitor class progress, ensuring functionality (audio, video, screen appearance, etc.)
  • Serve as class timekeeper and monitor breaks and scheduling
  • Monitor students during tests and breakout activities
  • Note challenges such as disengagement or dominance in discussion and report to instructors

Personal characteristics

• You thrive in a creative, fast-paced environment with a mission-driven team
• You are data-driven, results-oriented, and a catalyst for social change
• You collaborate across departments and can work independently
• You have a passion for teaching and continuous improvement
• You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills
• You manage your time well and can balance multiple projects
• You support Per Scholas’ mission to provide access to well-paying careers from diverse backgrounds

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

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Questions and application

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re 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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• Will you require employment sponsorship in the future?

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