IT Support Instructional Assistant

IT Support Instructional Assistant

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, we're 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, 30,000+ 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.

Per Scholas hires within the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA

Position Title: IT Support Instructional Assistant

Office: Columbus, Ohio

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Site Director

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.

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.
• Assist classroom facilitation in a highly interactive, hands-on style.
• Using the instructor's evaluations, the IA will form and lead study groups.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 $37,440 (hourly of $18.00/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.