[Hiring] Instructional Assistant (Cloud Systems Engineering) @Per Scholas

Role Description

Per Scholas seeks a dynamic, team-oriented individual to serve as an Instructional Associate. The Instructional Associate will play an essential role in our organization’s mission as he/she trains Per Scholas learners to be outstanding entry and mid-level technicians.

What You’ll Do

• Classroom Facilitation:
  • Assist the Technical Instructor in conducting technical training using a structured and approved curriculum.
  • Competencies include hardware, software, networking, security, server, mobility, virtualization, cyber security, web development, quality assurance, and project management.
  • Facilitate classroom activities in a highly interactive, hands-on style.
  • Form and lead study groups based on instructor evaluations.
  • Consult with the instructor to determine daily activities and gather necessary tools for lectures and labs.
  • Understand the curriculum and be prepared to conduct a lesson if needed.
  • Ensure all equipment loaned to learners is returned appropriately.
  • Utilize an in-house Learning Management System for assignments, tests, and performance monitoring.
  • Class sizes range from approximately 15-30 learners.
• Managing Learner Performance:
  • Provide ongoing feedback to learners and recognize challenges early.
  • Coordinate with instructors and career coaches to promote learner success.
  • Implement individualized study plans for struggling learners.
  • Participate in required learner progress meetings.
  • Monitor and enforce class attendance, dress code, and program policies.
• Administrative:
  • Participate in staff meetings.
  • Conduct real-time learner data entry in Salesforce and/or Canvas.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Java and Spring Boot fundamentals.
• Able to support learners with RESTful API development, controllers/services/repositories, and basic layered architecture.
• Comfortable with SQL fundamentals and querying relational databases.
• Daily use of Git/GitHub and able to resolve simple merge conflicts.
• Experience running or monitoring CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to navigate the AWS Console and familiarity with IAM users and roles.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum ceremonies and workflows.
• Strong collaborator who supports both instructional staff and learners.

Requirements

• Thrives in a creative, fast-paced startup environment.
• Data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.
• Collaborative and flexible work style.
• Effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
• Tech-savvy and quick learner.
• Strong time management skills.
• Passion for teaching others and commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Over 40 days of paid time off each year.
• Comprehensive medical coverage with multiple plans available.
• Dental and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
• Access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance.
• Flexible Spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Additional voluntary benefits available.