Remote ABA Assistant Instructor for Graduate Online Courses

Strayer Group; United States; Remote; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Capella University seeks an Assistant Instructor to provide instructional and academic support to online learners through 1:1 coaching, instructional materials, and facilitated study sessions.

The role involves building an engaging online learning community, creating resources with text and video, leading courseroom discussions, and assessing learner progress. Remote, 30–35 hours weekly; some weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with teaching or tutoring.
• Self-motivated and highly organized.
• Advocate of social media and mobile technology.
• Ability to embrace technological and pedagogical methodology changes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with faculty, coaches, and learners.
• Demonstrated effective time management skills.
• Excellent relationship‑building, customer service, and problem resolution skills.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, initiative and follow‑through.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and practices such as development of learning contracts, collaborative learning, and active learning strategies
• Ability to assess individual and group learning needs and explain concepts in different ways.
• Experience working with a diversity of learning styles.
• Comfortable using technology to facilitate learning.

Responsibilities

• Building an online community conducive to the spirit of learning and continuous improvement in a positive, learner-focused environment.
• Using text, video, and other technologies to create learning resources that drive learner engagement and assist learners with course content and skill development.
• Leading and commenting in courseroom discussions with learners.
• Planning and facilitating optional weekly interactive, collaborative study and review sessions that combine what to learn (content) with how to learn (study strategies).
• Assessing learning and comprehension through evaluation of course competencies; this may include informal assessments or formal evaluations utilizing rubrics for discussions and assignments.
• Keeping up to date with essential technologies, including Civitas, Outlook, Kaltura, and more.
• Maintaining adequate learner records.

Skills

Teaching experience

Tutoring

Self-motivated

Organized

Social media savv

Mobile technology

Adapt to changes

Communication skills

Time management

Relationship building

Customer service

Problem resolution

Attention to detail

Initiative

Adult learning theory

Learning contracts

Collaborative learning

Active learning

Diversity of learning styles

Technology-enabled learning

Education

Master's degree (regionally accredited)

Tools

Civitas

Outlook

Kaltura

Job description

Capella University seeks an Assistant Instructor to provide instructional and academic support to online learners through 1:1 coaching, instructional materials, and facilitated study sessions.

The role involves building an engaging online learning community, creating resources with text and video, leading courseroom discussions, and assessing learner progress. Remote, 30–35 hours weekly; some weekend availability may be required.