Teaching Assistant - Worker's Education Program -Part-Time (4 Positions)

OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Teaching Assistant

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Workers' Education Program

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Exempt/

FUNDING SOURCE: Grant-funded

REPORTS TO: Director of Workers' Education Program.

SHIFT: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm or Evenings, Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Pay rate: $19.25 per hour
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Teaching Assistants assist with teaching and reinforcing learning concepts in the adult education classrooms. Teaching Assistants may work in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes and/or Adult Basic Education (ABE)/High School Equivalency Test preparation (HiSET) classes. Teaching Assistants will work part-time mornings and/or evenings.

The contract period is through June 30, 2026, with possible renewal September 1, 2026, thru June 30, 2027.

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities; aids instructional efforts of the teacher.
• Presents subject matter to adult learners, under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods.
• Assists adult learners, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Serves as a substitute teacher for the classroom teacher when necessary.
• Establishes positive rapport with students served.
• Identifies problems, issues, and concerns related to students
• Communicates regularly with students, teachers, advisor, and director.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates participation in professional development and shares knowledge at staff meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED or relevant experience.

OTHER: Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Computer literacy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

For ESOL Teaching Assistants, the ability to speak Spanish.

For ABE Teaching Assistants, experience with high school equivalency tests and/or high school course content

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, cross cultural, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in person in the classroom and/or remotely.
• Ability to work morning or evening hours.

NOTE: Other job related duties and responsibilities may be assigned and/or the job description changed periodically to reflect changing organizational needs.

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.