Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Per Scholas is a technology training organization focused on expanding access to high-growth technology careers and supporting employer talent needs. The Instructional Assistant (Data Analyst) supports technical instructors with classroom facilitation, hands-on training, learner performance management, study plans, attendance and policy enforcement, and real-time learner data entry.
Responsibilities
- Using a structured and approved curriculum, assist the Technical Instructor in conducting technical training to prepare learners for entry to mid-level Information Technology jobs. Technical training competencies include but are not limited to hardware, software, networking, security, server, mobility, virtualization, cyber security, web development, quality assurance, and project management
- Assist classroom facilitation in a highly interactive, hands-on style. The IA will consult with the Instructor before providing current learners with any review materials, videos, or other support
- The IA will form and lead study groups using the instructor's evaluations. The instructor and the learners will determine topics. These study groups can be held during class time (as the instructor approves) or before/after class
- The IA will consult with the instructor to determine the activities for the present and upcoming days and assist in gathering the necessary tools to conduct the lectures and hands-on labs
- The IA will understand the curriculum and be prepared to conduct a lesson if the instructor needs to be out of the classroom
- The IA will ensure that all equipment loaned to or used by the learners is returned to the instructor, the storage closet, or the person from whom it was borrowed
- Utilize an in-house Learning Management System for assignments, tests, real-time performance monitoring, and assisting in entering learner attendance/grades/scorecards
- Provide learners with ongoing feedback, recognize any challenges early, and work with the instructor and/or coaches and learners to overcome them
- Coordinate closely with learners’ instructors and career coaches on enforcing program rules and promoting learner success
- Implement individualized study plans for learners who are struggling in the class
- Participate in all required learner progress meetings with other members of the team
- Monitor and enforce learner class attendance, dress code, and other program policies
- Participate in staff meetings
- Conduct real-time learner data entry in Salesforce and/or Canvas
Skills
- Graduate of a Per Scholas Training Program
- Obtained all certifications offered in the training course in which you participated
- 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
- 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 are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills
- You are tech-savvy and can learn quickly
- You are strong at time management and 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 diverse sources
- Per Scholas preferred hires reside within the following states**: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA
Benefits
- Over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time
- Holiday pay upon hire, including 22 holidays annually, a week off for Independence Day, and a week before the New Year
- Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons
- Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month; vacation accruals increase with tenure
- Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements
- Eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente, where available
- Eligible employees have access to a Health Reimbursement Account that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families
- Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan
- Employees who waive medical coverage receive employer-paid dental and vision premiums
- 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%
- Eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting in the 401(k) plan after 90 days with the company
- Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members
- Eligible employees are offered up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
- Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance
- Employer-paid short-term disability coverage
- Option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses
- Voluntary benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance
- Healthcare concierge support
- Financial wellness tools
- Employee discount programs
- Remote work arrangement
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