Job Training and Education Instructor's Aid (Skagit)

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Position Description: Support Job Training instructors by providing classroom support. Assist with
classroom preparation and class materials, starting/ending class in a timely manner, helping with group
activities, working with students who need extra guidance, and providing examples to students as
needed.

Primary Responsibilities:
 Preparatory work before/after class: making copies and setting up classroom activities
 Provide guidance and support to students working in small groups
 Participate in classroom activities and assist individual students during lessons and exercises
 Administrative tasks as needed
 Other activities as needed
Reports to: Center Manager or Volunteer Supervisor

Role Requirements & Abilities:
 Interest in working in a classroom setting with adult learners; previous experience teaching or
tutoring valued but not required
 Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic
backgrounds, or an interest in learning about it
 Ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences,
specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities
 A solid understanding of, or interest in learning about, cultural humility and cultural
responsiveness
 Reliable, punctual and consistent
 Patient, understanding, and caring
 Strong listening skills

Essential Physical Abilities:
 Able to safely lift/push/pull up to 10 lbs., grasp, handle, finger and manipulate items; perform
repetitive fine motor functions with fingers, wrists and arms. Able to traverse a wide variety of
physical environments without assistance including uneven surfaces and stairs. Able to
communicate with others effectively, verbally and in writing; including those who have limited

English skills, large groups and small groups and individuals. Able to use standard office
equipment without assistance.

Working Environment/Conditions:
 Classroom setting; moderate noise level.
Time Commitment: Schedules vary by center. Regular business hours during weekdays. Six month to
one-year commitment requested.

*Responsibilities and role requirements may vary depending on the current needs of each Job Training
Center and Instructor