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Per Scholas · 2 weeks ago

Instructional Assistant (IT Support)

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18/hr - $18/hr

Per Scholas is a nonprofit organization dedicated to driving mobility and opportunity through tech training. The IT Support Instructional Assistant will assist in conducting technical training for students, helping them prepare for entry to mid-level Information Technology jobs.

Information Technology & Services

Responsibilities

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 to conduct the lectures and hands-on labs

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 to the instructor, the storage closet or the person that it was borrowed from

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

Provide students with ongoing feedback and recognize any challenges early and work with the instructor and/or coaches and students to overcome them

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 with other members of the team

Monitor and enforce student class attendance, dress code, and other program policies

Provide input on labs, Learning Management System, and program policies

Participation in staff meetings

Conduct real-time student data entry in Canvas

Grade student assignment

Qualification

CompTIA A+ CertificationTechnical training facilitationHands-on teaching styleClassroom managementFlexibility to adaptPassion for teachingVerbal communicationTeam oriented

Required

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

Qualified candidates must be able to comfortably and frequently lift 50lbs

Preferred

Teaching experience is a plus

Company

Per Scholas

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Per Scholas is proud to celebrate 30 years of fostering economic mobility by giving individuals from diverse backgrounds access to high-growth tech careers.

Founded in 1995