Instructional Assistant - Sacramento

Paycom - ATS; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

FIELD’s EPIC program seeks an Instructional Assistant to support adult students with supplemental small group instruction and tutoring at the high school level. Remote instruction may occur from learning centers across California.

A background in teaching diverse populations and language acquisition strategies is required. The role involves assisting teachers with individualized learning plans, maintaining student records, and supporting with technology needed for online instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in relevant fields.
• Experience with rural farm-working communities preferred but not required.
• TB clearance and fingerprinting/DOJ background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and teacher in-person and online.
• Tutor individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Develop and maintain instructional materials and records.
• Assist with testing administration and scoring.
• Support with opening/closing site procedures.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Data analysis

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Liberal Arts/English/Spanish/Education/Math)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

AERIES

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Sacramento EPIC - Sacramento, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $25.50 - $25.50Hourly,

Job Description

Title

Instructional Assistant

Current as of

02/2026

FLSA Status

FT - Non-Exempt

Entity

EPIC

Department

EPIC

Reports to

TOSA

Organization Overview

The Farmworker Institute of Education and Leadership Development (FIELD), is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1978. FIELD is dedicated to strengthening America’s agricultural and rural communities through our Core Values. FIELD carries out its mission through a continuum of educational and workforce development programs that assist underserved communities in achieving empowerment, self-sufficiency, and a better quality of life. FIELD has realigned our training and education to promote career pathways for adult learners. This includes work experience opportunities in Environmental Conservation, Energy, Education, Entrepreneurship and Civic Action. FIELD’s Purpose is to “To Empower the Underserved to be Self-Sufficient.”

Job Summary

The Instructional Assistant supports the EPIC Teachers by working with adult students to provide supplemental small group instruction and tutoring support at the high school level. At times, the IA may utilize remote instruction from learning centers throughout the state of California. The Instructional Assistant must possess preparation in teaching a culturally diverse population using language acquisition strategies utilizing synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES includes, but not limited to the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Assists students and teacher both in-person and online.
• Assists teachers in the implementation of individualized learning plans for all students, including those with bilingual/bicultural instructional needs.
• Tutors individuals and small groups to reinforce student learning.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of specialized instructional materials, including all online programs used in the classroom.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of student records and files.
• Assists with testing administration and scoring as assigned.
• Assist with the implementation of short term and long-term independent study.
• Maintains & distributes an inventory of educational instructional materials.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of a learning environment appropriate to the special instructional requirements of students.
• May use a second language and provides cultural experiences to assist students with bilingual/ bicultural needs.
• May serve as a translator to facilitate communication with monolingual, non-English speaking students.
• Assists students in operating technology necessary for successful completion of assignments and courses.
• Assists with developing and updating schedule and instructional plans for support staff and substitute use.
• Assists teacher with grading assignments that have an answer key.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Helps maintain a clean and comfortable classroom environment.
• Assists with site procedures of opening and closing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, and second language usage as appropriate to the assignment.
• Basic arithmetic concepts.
• Knowledge and consistent practice of policies and procedures for FIELD and EPIC.
• Knowledge and consistent practice of the ethical guidelines as outlined by FIELD and federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Skill in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Skill in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth.
• Skill in organizing, time management, and record keeping.
• Ability to utilize a variety of computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite programs, AERIES, .
• Possess the skills needed to learn and utilize software and other technology required to facilitate online instruction as applicable.
• Ability to effectively address and meet a wide range of academic, social/emotional and developmental needs for all types of learners.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Must have tuberculosis (TB) clearance or obtain TB clearance before beginning work.
• Must be able to pass fingerprinting (Live Scan) and criminal record clearance by the Department of Justice (DOJ).

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, English, Spanish, Education, or Mathematics required.
• Previous experience working with rural farm working communities preferred but not required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must have valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to travel as needed/required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Bilingual in English, Dari, and Spanish is preferred but not required.

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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Primarily works in a classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock with use of electrical equipment such as computer, projector, etc.