Classroom & Lab Assistant Pool-Career & Technical Education

Parkland College; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is looking for a dedicated candidate to assist with classroom instruction and prepare laboratory materials. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent and effective communication skills.

Candidates must demonstrate reliability, confidentiality, and the capability to work independently in a diverse environment. A successful background check is required for employment. This position offers a great opportunity to support educational initiatives in Champaign, Illinois.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work inclusively in a diverse setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom instruction.
• Prepare laboratory materials.
• Obtain and distribute course materials.
• Operate office equipment as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with classroom instruction.
• Preparing laboratory materials.
• Obtaining and distributing course materials.
• Assist with completing forms in accordance with department procedures; submit reports and other materials as required.
• Operate office equipment, such as copiers, PCs, and/or phone systems.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• May assist with special projects and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work inclusively in a diverse setting.
• Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, communicate changes in work schedule in advance.
• Appropriate attire as discussed for the work environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.