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.