Instructional Assistant (Cyber)
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:
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 were 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 30000 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. Learn more by visiting follow us on LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram and YouTube.
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
Position Title: Instructional Assistant Cyber
Duration: Full-time M-F
Location: Columbus Ohio
Rate: $18/hr
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Per Scholas is seeking a dynamic team-oriented individual to serve as a Cyber Instructional Assistant. This person will join our Technical Instruction Training Team and be classified as a support instructor. The Instructional Associate will play an important role in our organizations mission as they train Per Scholas learners to be outstanding entry-level technicians. They will be responsible for the following:
Main Objectives
The candidate should be able to:
- Provide effective support to the Lead Instructor in and out of training sessions (Class).
- Provide effective support to Learners in and out of training sessions.
- Display knowledge or ability to understand basic information technology areas including:
- Hardware
- Software
- Networking
- Security
- Troubleshooting
Responsibilities:
Lab / Classroom Responsibilities
- Use the provided curriculum and materials to assist the lead instructor in conducting technical training sessions tailored to prepare learners for their CompTIA Certification Exam and Entry-Level ITS jobs.
- Monitor and assist the class of learners (sized 15 - 30 ) via video conferencing or within the physical lab (classroom) environment.
- Troubleshoot issues with lab equipment software or network including audio/visual.
- Assist learners with individual needs and questions comments or concerns.
- Perform office hours/tutoring for learners in need or those falling behind.
- Serve as a timekeeper to assist the instructor in keeping time tables and schedules e.g. breaks timers and more.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Grade / Review Labs Assessments & Assignments
- Utilize the learner management system canvasLMS to monitor and address learner grades performance attendance etc.
- Take attendance using various platforms.
- Review curriculum materials and report discrepancies to the curriculum development team.
- Participate in daily/weekly check-ins with the Lead Instructor to discuss challenges lab / learner needs agendas timelines and etc.
- Participate in bi-weekly check-ins with Management.
- Perform data entry and record keeping in various software applications such as salesforce.
- Participate in weekly check-ins with career advancement coaches.
- Meet with learners 1 on 1 to discuss grades attendance and any learning concerns.
Growth Responsibilities
- Upskill / Crosstrain in order to support any class type e.g. I.T. Support networking and obtaining vouchers for other certifications (Including but not limited to CompTIA Certifications).
- Perform out-of-class tasks and projects.
- Use various platforms such as CanvasLMS Udemy Coursera & LinkedIn Learning in order to upskill in different areas.
- Occasionally perform lead instructor duties e.g. teaching lessons or parts of lessons in preparation for promotion to teach a class.
Qualifications
A good candidate should have some if not most of the following:
Educational qualifications
- Graduate of Per Scholas
- Any relevant experience to information technology
- Recommended by a Per Scholas Instructor / Staff Member
- Certified in CySa or other relevant cyber security certifications
- Ability to learn new skills in a timely manner
- Interested in upskilling & improving
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Tech Savvy - Basic understanding of information technology
- Interested in teaching/helping others learn
Interpersonal qualifications
- Receptive to feedback
- Team-oriented ability to communicate thoughts and ideas.
- Responsible flexible adaptable and communicative
- Ability to work asynchronously without the need for micromanagement.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced ever changing start-up type environment and believe deeply in the Per Scholas mission of knowing any individual from any of the many diverse communities has talent and should be recognized and recruited from and that any member of these communities should be able to achieve a well-paying position and a career.
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Benefits & Perks
Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health financial well-being and overall quality of life!
Holidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays vacation and sick/personal time! All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year). Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees also receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick Safe or Personal reasons and accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month supporting rest recharge and work-life balance. Vacation accruals increase with tenure. Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available) with options to fit your needs. Eligible employees also have access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses up to $4000 for individuals and $8000 for families.
Dental and Vision Insurance: 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.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6% eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential 24/7 access to counseling legal support and financial resources for employees and their household members
Parental Leave: Eligible employees are offered up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.
Additional Benefits & Perks: Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance. Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare dependent care and commuting expenses. Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits including: Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Legal Services and Pet Insurance. Additional resources include healthcare concierge support financial wellness tools and employee discount programs.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about this role please feel free to email our Talent team at. We look forward to viewing your application!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Were 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
