Assistant IT Trainer

ANOTHER KNOCK AT MIDNIGHT INC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-based nonprofit organization in Chicago seeks an Assistant IT Trainer to enhance digital literacy skills in young adults. This part-time role involves mentoring and developing strategies to help participants pass certification exams. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in education and 2-3 years of experience working with low-income and minority students. Strong leadership and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in urban education or vocational settings.
• Ability to relate well to young adults.
• Passion for helping others succeed.

Responsibilities

• Help young adults pass industry certification exams.
• Develop literacy strategies with other educators.
• Monitor and track achievement data for evaluation.
• Monitor, track, and achieve data for program evaluation purposes.

Skills

Teaching digital literacy

Excellent leadership skills

Verbal communication skills

Patience

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

Organization Background:

A Knock at Midnight (AKAM) is a non-profit community-based organization who provides services to the Auburn Gresham, Englewood, West Englewood, and West Chatham communities.

AKAM's mission is to collaborate and build linkages with schools, churches, nonprofits, and government institutions. Collaborations are developed to provide prevention services for residents. Educational trainings are implemented to build positive character and enhance life skills of all participants through training and workshops. Program initiatives are designed to empower the community with knowledge, information, and educational opportunities.

Position Description:

The Assistant IT Trainer is a part-time position. The Assistant IT Trainer must take a hands-on approach to improving digital literacy skills in young adults. The Assistant IT Trainer will play a key role in mentoring and helping young adults develop digital literacy and test taking strategies to increase skills to pass gate keeper exams such as Microsoft Office and ADOBE. Serving in this position can be a highly fulfilling venture for candidates interested in supporting young adults in learning and identifying methods for teaching digital literacy.

Reporting:

Reports to the Program Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant IT Trainer will:

• Work closely with the young adult to help them successfully pass industry level

certification exams.

• Work collaboratively with other educators on developing literacy strategies for

young adults

• Collaborate with Vocational Trainer to plan literacy initiatives and outcomes for t

the purpose of social and economic advancement

• Monitor, track, and achievement data for program evaluation purposes

Qualifications:

Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in education

• At least 2 to 3 years experience in urban education or vocational settings, serving low

income and minority students

• Knowledge of teaching digital literacy

• Patience and the ability to remain calm in face paced work environments

• Ability to create the best conditions for learning or teaching new things

• Excellent leadership skills

• Relate well to young adults

• Passionate about the helping others succeed

• Passionate about serving others

• Flexible and open to change.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

• Ability to teach digital literacy skills to young adults

• Retired teachers welcome