Instructor Assistant

Digitalconsultants; Colorado; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Instructor Assistant to support classroom activities and enhance the learning experience for students. In this role, you will assist in organizing and managing classes, provide team teaching instruction, and ensure that all classroom materials are prepared and in good condition. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse group of students and educators, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes growth and learning. If you're passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Competitive wages

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Ability to support Program Instructors in effective teaching practices.
• Must pass security and background checks for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Instructor with preparation of materials and classrooms.
• Provide classroom instruction by team teaching in partnership with other instructors.
• Maintain classroom technology and ensure it is in good working order.

Skills

Knowledge of internet-based tools

Onshape

Google Workspace Software

Microsoft Office products

Effective teaching practices

Classroom management skills

Team teaching instruction

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or higher

Job description

Description

Leading with our people, Digital Consultants' mission is to deliver the highest level of professional solutions while being a trusted partner and advisor to our customers. With a culture of practicality, opportunity, and creativity we remain dedicated to being honest, trustworthy, respectful, and ethical in everything we do. We are a certified SBA 8(a) small, disadvantaged business that supports multiple IT customers within the Federal, civilian, and private sectors. Digital Consultants also offers our employees growth opportunities, competitive wages, and a full benefits package. Our founding principles, Fairness and Common Sense make working here more than a job, it’s the Digital family.

Digital Consultants is seeking an Instructor Assistant to organize and manage classroom backup to the Program Instructor; organize, manage, and prepare classes in all areas of the STARBASE curriculum for visiting teachers and students; provide team teaching instruction; and maintain the classroom order and materials. They shall also assist the Director and Classroom Instructor with the classroom inventories, student workbooks, name tags, awards, and graduation certificates. The Teaching Assistant reports to the Director.

Duties to include:

• Assist Program Instructor with preparation of materials, classrooms, and activities for daily instruction
• Assist program instructor with reading and knowing scripts for lessons and to place materials and equipment needed for instruction
• Provide classroom instruction by team teaching in partnership with other instructors
• Clean and store classroom materials and equipment
• Restock materials for instruction
• Assist Program Instructor to maintain classroom technology; ensure that robots, tablets, computers, and other classroom technology is charged and in good working order.
• Identify participating individual students’ needs and provide appropriate intervention and accommodation to help ensure success in program completion
• Assist visiting teachers and other district staff who participate in STARBASE
• Assist district teachers in completing on-line STARBASE survey
• Assist in the maintenance of scrapbook of photos, press releases, announcements, and other pertinent materials documenting program progression and success
• Assist in selecting and preparing requests for appropriate materials for purchase
• Assist in verifying material shipments, updating material inventories, and putting away supplies
• Assist classroom instructors with the maintenance of classroom inventories and consumables to be ordered and notify the office manager when supplies need to be replenished.
• Assist with the preparation of student name tags, awards, and graduate certificates
• Classroom, small break room, and office maintenance and cleaning
• Supervise lunch and help organize for class as needed
• Assist in all other duties or activities deemed necessary by the STARBASE Director for mission success

Requirements

• Knowledge of internet-based tools as well as Onshape, Google Workspace Software, and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to recognize and support the Program Instructors in effective teaching practices and classroom management skills
• Ability to provide team teaching instruction to students in STEM subjects according to DOD STARBASE required lessons and objectives and keep current with new DOD STARBASE curriculum, as needed
• Ability and willingness for quality communication and effective relationships with military and civilian personnel, district school teachers, students, parents, and volunteers
• Must be able to travel within continental US to complete initial PTC/Onshape 3D CAD training to meet requirements for instructing students on the required CAD software
• Ability and willingness to travel in POV locally, as needed
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for community outreach, supplemental events, and training, as needed

Qualification Criteria:

• Education: High School diploma or higher, must be at least 18 years old, with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must pass the security and background checks for working on a DoD facility and working with children within thirty days of being hired. No interaction with children shall be authorized until a background check is complete
• Maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid certification

Physical Requirements:

• To fulfill the duties of the position, it will require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion. The position may require extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking up to 1 mile without restriction, as well as frequent bending and reaching. Occasional use of a ladder may also be required from time to time.

Digital Consultants, an inclusive and welcoming company, is fully committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, Veterans status or any other protected characteristic.

We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process. If you need assistance navigating Digital Consultants job openings or applying for a position, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 571-306-3444. Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.