Instructional Assistant

Forsyth Technical Comunity Clg; Winston-Salem, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth Tech is seeking an Instructional Assistant to provide on-site academic support for students enrolled in dual enrollment courses. The role reinforces lessons, aids with assignments, and promotes engagement within a college-level learning environment.

You will assist with digital literacy, navigating Canvas, and serve as a liaison among students, faculty, and advising teams to support holistic student success.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a US-accredited institution (SACSCOC or equivalent).
• Experience in tutoring, teaching, academic support, or working with high-school or college students.
• Demonstrated ability to support student learning and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily, on-site academic support to dual enrollment students.
• Reinforce course concepts through tutoring sessions (1:1 and small groups).
• Assist students with assignments, study strategies, and time management.
• Facilitate structured study sessions and promote active learning and collaboration.
• Encourage student engagement and accountability in a college-level environment.
• Support Instructor of Record by reinforcing lesson objectives and classroom expectations.
• Help monitor student progress and identify areas needing additional support.
• Provide feedback to instructors on student engagement and comprehension trends.
• Assist students in navigating Canvas and other digital tools.
• Promote digital literacy for online and hybrid learning environments.
• Identify early signs of academic difficulty and connect students to Academic Success Center resources.

Skills

Tutoring

Student engagement

Teaching

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Instructional Assistant

The Instructional Assistant plays a critical, student-centered role in supporting the implementation of the WSFCS /Forsyth Tech high school-based pathway model. This position is embedded within partner high schools and serves as an extension of the instructional team, providing consistent, on-site academic and engagement support for students enrolled in dual enrollment courses. While the Instructor of Record maintains responsibility for course instruction and oversight, the Instructional Assistant reinforces learning through tutoring, facilitation of student engagement, and support with assignment completion. This role ensures that students, particularly those new to college-level coursework, receive timely, hands‑on support that promotes confidence, persistence, and academic success. In addition to academic support, the Instructional Assistant contributes to the overall student experience by assisting with digital literacy, supporting student use of platforms such as Canvas, and serving as a liaison between students, faculty, and advising teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Associate’s Degree **Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a United States Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC .
• Experience in tutoring, teaching, academic support, or working with high-school or college students
• Demonstrated ability to support student learning and engagement

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, a content areas, or a related field
• Experience working in dual enrollment, early college, or secondary and postsecondary partnerships
• Familiarity with Canvas or other learning management systems
• Experience supporting first-generation or underserved student populations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Academic Support and Student Engagement

• Provide daily, on‑site academic support to students enrolled in dual enrollment courses.
• Reinforce course concepts through one‑on‑one and small group tutoring sessions.
• Assist students with assignment completion, study strategies, and time management.
• Facilitate structured study sessions and promote active learning and peer collaboration.
• Encourage student engagement, participation, and accountability in a college-level learning environment.

Classroom and Instructional Support

• Support the Instructor of Record by reinforcing lesson objectives and clarifying course expectations.
• Assist in maintaining a productive and focused classroom environment.
• Help monitor student progress and identify areas where additional support is needed.
• Provide feedback to instructors regarding student engagement and comprehension trends.

Digital Literacy and Learning Technologies

• Assist students in navigating learning management systems such as Canvas and other digital tools.
• Provide support with accessing course materials, submitting assignments, and utilizing academic technologies.
• Promote digital literacy skills necessary for success in online and hybrid learning environments.

Student Success and Resource Connection

• Identify early signs of academic difficulty and connect students to appropriate Academic Success Center resources.
• Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and advising teams to support holistic student success.
• Guide students in developing effective study habits, organizational skills, and independent learning strategies.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with high school staff, college faculty, and Academic Success Center personnel to ensure coordinated support services.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication regarding student progress and support needs.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.

Data Tracking and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of student interactions, attendance, and supportservices provided.
• Assist with tracking student engagement and identifying trends to inform support strategies.
• Provide reports and updates to the SI and Tutoring Coordinator as needed.

*All roles include additional duties not captured in the job description, and responsibilities may evolve in response to future innovations, including emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and new models of work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
• The employee will frequently communicate with other employees and students and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The employee may need to move around their office and / or campus to attend meetings / classes and to access files, machinery or other job related tools.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Workplace Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.

Open Date 09/14/2026

Close Date 10/19/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an associate’s degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience in tutoring, teaching, academic support, or working with high school or college students?
  • Yes
  • No