Teachers Aide/Training Classroom Assistant

Part-Time, Tues. and Thurs.

7:45 am to 4:15 pm

This position includes on-site classroom support as well as very basic elements of technical support. At the Academy’s job training program for adults with disabilities, we utilize a hybrid (on-line and on-site) teaching model to prepare job seekers for competitive employment. A majority of our instruction surrounds professional business communication as well as technical computer skills training using MS Office 365 applications. The mediums through which we train include on-site classroom instruction that is simulcast to remote learners as well as remote-based platforms such GoToMeeting, Zoom, MS Teams, Skype and Google Meet.

The responsibilities for this position include:

Greeting job seekers on-site and completing their check in health-screening questionnaire’s

Supporting the deployment of curriculum for the learners. Class is conducted by the lead instructor including Professional Business Communication protocols, as well as effective technology instruction including the MS 365 package. The teacher’s aide will circulate the classroom, and the online portal to notice and assist where required

Assisting job seekers with logging-in to remote meetings and on-site software packages in the existing hybrid model

Maintaining active engagement with each job seeker by providing high energy and enhanced motivation as they learn the discipline of classroom participation and prepare for job search after training

Supporting the lead instructor with basic technical assistance for approximately 8-12 classroom workstations, addressing one-to-one questions offered by our adult learners (i.e. How to save documents, share content in Office 365, create a professional email, and generate Word, PowerPoint, Excel documents, etc.). Support to online learners is the same but provided in a one-to-one Zoom meeting as directed/requested by the Lead Instructor, when needed for challenge assignments to fast learners, or remedial one to one assistance to those who are new to computer tools.

Position Requirements

Associate’s degree in Education or relevant field is preferred. (College student in related field will be considered)

A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a teaching assistant or similar role that includes customer service, and/or training

Solid understanding of classroom activities and teaching best practices.

Working proficiency of MS Office 365 with a full understating/ability to use remote training platforms

Must have a compassionate and positive attitude with ability to multitask periodically through each day

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Outstanding interpersonal and presentation abilities.

To apply, please submit resume with a cover letter or cover email. Applications lacking these two components will not be reviewed.