Instructional Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S01946

Position Title
Instructional Assistant

Internal Position Title
Instructional Assistant

Department
Personal Enrichment

Position Type
Part-Time Flex

Job Family
Part-Time Flex

Job Summary

The College of Lake County is looking to add an Instructional Assistant to the team. The Instructional Assistant will provide administrative and supervisory support for the Explore Youth Academic Enrichment Program, Engage STEM Career Exploration Program and the Fast-Paced Program for Gifted Youth.

The College of Lake County ( CLC ) is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences.

The college is widely recognized for student success, business and community partnerships and for the achievements of our faculty, staff and alumni. Long-known as an employer of choice in Lake County, CLC was ranked #15 on the Forbes list of Top 100 Employers in the State of Illinois for 2019.

Required Qualification

1. Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
2. Minimum of two years of experience working with parents and students in an educational setting.
3. Minimum of one year of experience teaching children.
4. Excellent two-way communication and relationship skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
6. Ability to work successfully with others in a team environment.
7. Person of integrity.
8. Maturity and experience necessary to make responsible decisions that maintain student safety, parent relationships and program integrity in all matters.
9. Commitment to communicate program issues, questions and needs to senior program coordinator in a timely manner.
10. Dependable, reliable, self-starter.
11. Available to work flexible schedule.
12. Proficient in using educational technology (email, MS Office, internet, etc.)
13. Aptitude for and willingness to learn department software ( ACCESS, Destiny, Class Climate, etc.)
14. Willingness to become expert in program details, policies and procedures.
15. Strong work ethic.
16. Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
    
    

Desired Qualifications

1. K-12 teacher with IL Certification
2. Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Posting Date
09/13/2022

Closing Date
03/13/2023

Expected Start Date

Special Instructions Summary

This is a part-time flex position and employment shall be on an at-will basis, the duration of which shall be in accordance with the needs of the College of Lake County.

Part-time flex employees are not eligible to participate in any benefits program at the College, including tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver, health insurance or paid time off.

Pay Rate
$15.17/HR

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time

Location
Grayslake

Total Hours per week
Up to 19 hours

Work Schedule

Varies by assignment
•May be at Grayslake, Southlake or Lakeshore Campuses, LC Technology High Schools Campus or University Center of Lake County.

Spring and Fall:
Weekday evening hours 4:15 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Summer:
Monday-Thursday
Daytime hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Software Testing Required
None

Interview Process Requirements
None

EEO Statement

The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.

Summary of Essential Functions

• Act as program liaison between parents, CLC Grayslake Personal Enrichment staff, Southlake staff, Lakeshore staff, CLC Police Department and Facilities Department.
• Assist in preparation of curriculum materials and class supplies.
• Set up, take down and administer sign-in/sign-out area signs, tables, chairs, equipment, parent/student information, sign-in/sign-out materials, promotional and procedural documents and instructor materials and supplies.
• Provide administrative support as needed, including data entry, filing, computer work, etc.
• Keep program coordinator apprised of issues, questions and program needs.
• Coordinate inter-campus communication and program supplies.
• Supervise parent sign-in and sign-out of students.
• Provide program information to Explore, Engage and Fast-Paced families.
• Provide classroom assistance and student supervision as needed.
• Organize, secure and process program-related documents.
• Provide nightly program updates via email to Personal Enrichment office.
• Troubleshoot problems with some independence.
• Other assigned program support duties as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Posting Specific Questions - supplemental questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have experience working with parents and students in an educational setting?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a minimum of one year of experience teaching children?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have the ability to work a flexible work schedule?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have the aptitude for and willingness to learn department software (ACCESS, Destiny, Class Climate, etc.)?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Are you a K-12 teacher with IL Certification?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Are you bilingual proficient in English and Spanish?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Availability Schedule

Optional Documents

1. License/Certification