Instructional Assistant/Math Lab

North Orange County Community College District; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

North Orange County Community College District seeks an Instructional Assistant for the Math Lab at Fullerton College. The role supports students in classroom and lab settings, preparing materials and assisting instructors with demonstrations and assessments.

The position requires experience with instructional methods, safety, record keeping, and effective communication. The incumbent will help manage equipment, track attendance, and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of college level coursework.
• Minimum of three years of extensive training or work experience in the assigned disciplines.
• Commitment to diversity and understanding of varied backgrounds in education.

Responsibilities

• Tutors and counsels students individually or in small groups.
• Assists in preparing instructional materials and coordinating events.
• Administers and scores tests and maintains records.
• Maintains safety and order in the classroom/lab and handles equipment.

Skills

Organization of department policies

Safety procedures

Instructional methods

English usage

Record keeping

Computer literacy

Effective communication

Time management

Independent work

People skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Two years of college coursework

Job description

Instructional Assistant/Math Lab

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2015959P

Location: Fullerton College

Department: FC Math & Computer Science

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule: Tuesday – Thursday, 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM;Friday - Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Schedule and shift aresubject to change in accordance with department needs.)

Job Description

Tutors and counsels students individually or in small groups in theassigned subject matter area; reinforces or follows-up oninstructions provided in classroom or laboratory by the faculty;explains course concepts, principles and terminologies to students;tracks students' progress and provides feedback toinstructor.

Assists in the preparation of instructional materials; schedulesand coordinates field trips, guest lecturers, and special events;assists in the preparation of class schedules, course requirementsand assignments; administers and scores a variety of tests;recommends appropriate level of instruction.

Demonstrates or describes the proper usage of equipment andmaterials to instructors and students; provides information tostudents regarding classroom or laboratory requirements; preparesand issues equipment and materials for students use; maintainsrecords of equipment and materials loaned to students.

Performs a variety of specialized and general classroom orlaboratory techniques; operates a variety of complex apparatus andequipment within assigned subject matter; tests, adjusts, maintainsand performs minor repairs including necessary calibrations toapparatus and equipment.

Provides technical assistance and recommends specifications forequipment and instructional material purchases.

Performs administrative duties related to the maintenance andefficiency of the instructional program; types various forms,letters and correspondence; duplicates instructional materials;monitors class enrollments and maintains student attendancerecords; maintains confidential student information and progressdata on appropriate forms and records; compiles statisticaldata.

Maintains classroom or laboratory in a safe, clean and orderlycondition; prepares and maintains records and reports asnecessary.

Orders, maintains, receives, catalogs, and stores equipment,materials and supplies; maintains inventories to assure adequatequantities are available for timely instructional use; monitorsexpenditures and budget as assigned.

Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others asdirected.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessaryto perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timelymanner.

Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversityof faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps;active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive workand educational environment; attend and participate in diversity,equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Primary Purpose

This position is responsible for assisting in the instruction ofstudents in a classroom or laboratory setting; preparing,distributing, or demonstrating equipment and materials; andperforming complex technical work as required. This requiresspecialized knowledge in the area supported.

Working Relationships

The Instructional Assistant maintains daily contact with studentsand faculty, as well as frequent contact with various college orDistrict departments and outside vendors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of organization, policies and procedures of assigneddepartment, classroom, or laboratory
• Knowledge of the proper methods, materials, tools and equipmentused in the assigned classroom or laboratory
• Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures used inthe assigned classroom or laboratory
• Knowledge of instructional methods and techniques
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuationand vocabulary
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
• Knowledge of record keeping techniquesKnowledge and ability to operate personal computers, copiers andother standard office equipment
• Ability to present classroom or laboratory materials and to performexperiments and demonstrations in the area assigned
• Ability to assist students in understanding and applying basicprinciples of the subject area to which assigned
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations quickly andaccurately
• Ability to work independently with little direction
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and inwriting
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationshipswith others

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of college level course work.
• A minimum of three (3) years of extensive training or workexperience in the assigned disciplines or subject areas.
• Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstratedsensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity,sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community collegestudents, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able todemonstrate how their experience with these factors relates tosuccessfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience Tutoring Introductory Statistics and Calculus.
• Education and/or prior experience working in a learning centerenvironment.
• Experience tutoring students and collaborating with faculty andstaff from a diverse population, using equity-minded practices in alearning center environment.
• Familiarity with digital accessibility requirements such as ADATitle II.
• Prior experience in approaching work and interactions withcolleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability toprovide an inclusive and welcoming work/educationalenvironment.

Salary Range: $5,887 - $7,094 Per Month (includes 5% shiftdifferential)

Open Date: 10/09/2026

Close Date: 10/26/2026

Special Instructions Summary

Work Schedule: District employees can apply for the Flexible/HybridWork Program, working a hybrid schedule of remote work andin-person each week. Approval and number of in-person days may varyby position/department. Questions regarding the work schedule maybe discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interviewcandidate.

This is a classified position subject to a six-monthprobationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: identification and employmenteligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within eight (8) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do notsubmit materials in addition to those requested. Additionalmaterials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to completeall questions and sections of the application. For questions whichmay not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use termssuch as “see resume” or “see attached”. The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer ofemployment phase of the hiring process. All applications will be screened under a process of utmostconfidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Minimum Qualifications – Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (Example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months fulltime).

Minimum Qualifications – Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript. Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or coursework are required. Seeour website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling [phone] at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATIONSTATEMENT

The policy of the North Orange County Community College District isto provide an educational, employment, and business environment,including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, andprograms in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full andequal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected todiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification,national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification,gender expression, race, color, medical condition, geneticinformation, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physicalor mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, oras otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes, or becausethey are perceived to have one or more of the foregoingcharacteristics, or based on association with a person or groupwith one or more of these actual or perceivedcharacteristics.