Computer Science Teaching Assistant Jobs in Nashua, NH

Job Corps is the largest federal residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. We help eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, train them for meaningful careers, and assist them with obtaining employment and independence. By offering hands-on training in fields like manufacturing, health care, technology, and construction, we prepare students for lifelong careers in the industries that power America. Since 1964, Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals.

Our Shriver campus is located right off of Route 2 in Devens, MA and services between 200 and 300 students at any given time with rolling admissions weekly. As a residential program, we function like a mini college campus, complete with a gym, basketball courts, dormitories, full-service cafeteria, wellness clinic, classrooms, trade workshops, offices, and more.

If you’re driven to make a difference in the lives of young adults and help them reach their full potential, Shriver Job Corps is the place for you. We offer a dynamic work environment that will challenge you and help you grow; Shriver provides a rewarding work experience with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

Job Description

• Responsible for providing students with industry-recognized instruction and training in CompTIA A+ leading to full-time jobs, higher education, and/or advanced training for graduates.
• Develop engaging course materials, lectures, and assignments aligned with certification objectives.
• Provide interactive instruction, answer student questions, and facilitate discussions.
• Grade assignments, exams, and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data.
• Ensures Center meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals.
• Responsible for providing students with academic training leading to GED/HSD completion and improved literacy and numeracy skills.
• Provides students with comprehensive and individualized case management that ensures student progress, achievement and completion of the Job Corps program.
• Provides students with job leads and monitors placement of all graduates.
• Ensures classroom is well organized and conducive to student learning. Holds students accountable for following Center's dress code/behavioral standards of conduct.
• Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
• Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
• Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.
• Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
• Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.
• At least 2 years of work experience utilizing Comp TIA certifications.
• Must hold an Associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related discipline, from an accredited institution. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of one-year experience in teaching or related field. Previous Job Corps experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and instructional skills.
• Ability to create an engaging and interactive classroom experience.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Must possess a valid Drivers License and meet company insurability requirements. 
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and/or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance. 

Important applicant information: While many states, including Massachusetts, have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use, it remains classified as an illegal controlled substance under federal law, specifically the Controlled Substances Act. We are a federal contractor and subject to DOL regulations which requires us to maintain a drug-free workplace and prohibit the use of federally illegal substances. This role is subject to pre- and post-employment drug screening.

About Adams and Associates 

The DOL contracts the administration of Shriver Job Corps to Adams and Associates, a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program! 

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.