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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.

SUPERVISES:

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.

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.