Academic Support & Classroom Assistant

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support instructors in classroom, lab, or shop settings. You will supervise students, help interpret lesson plans, and ensure adherence to safety rules while maintaining attendance records and supporting staff meetings.

The position offers compensation in the hourly range of $17.48 to $24.59, with salary determined by the collective bargaining agreement and candidate qualifications. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or related field with years of related experience or a Certificate in the related field of study.
• Work experience in a teaching environment preferred.
• Ability to promote cooperation between students and educational personnel.
• Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions and to provide proper assistance to the instructor.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to new tasks with little notice.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to operate related tools and equipment of assigned class.

Responsibilities

• Assists instructor in supervising students in classroom/laboratory/trade shop area to ensure students are following class rules and safety procedures.
• Assists students in understanding the lesson plans and project objectives. Provides effective feedback to students.
• Prepares, maintains, distributes and collects equipment and other supply materials required to meet lesson objectives. Supervises the cleaning and trash removal from training/shop area.
• Works with the instructor to create a purposeful, orderly, and supportive learning environment.
• Informs the instructor of any problems promptly.
• Maintains student’s attendance records and other records as required.
• Participates in weekly staff meetings, classroom team planning sessions and other meetings as scheduled.
• Adheres to policies and procedures established by the instructor.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.

Skills

Multitasking

Diversity awareness

Verbal & written instructions

Safety procedures

Education

Associate's degree or related certificate

Tools

Classroom/lab equipment operation

Job description

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support instructors in classroom, lab, or shop settings. You will supervise students, help interpret lesson plans, and ensure adherence to safety rules while maintaining attendance records and supporting staff meetings.

The position offers compensation in the hourly range of $17.48 to $24.59, with salary determined by the collective bargaining agreement and candidate qualifications. Equal opportunity employer.