Instructors Assistant Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

Job Category: Instructors

Requisition Number: LEADE002452

• Full‑Time
• On‑site

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Atlanta, GA, USA

Group StrataTech Education Group focuses on the acquisition, growth and development of specialized career education schools, particularly skilled‑trade programs designed to address the nation’s growing infrastructure needs. The company’s Tulsa Welding School subsidiary was founded in 1949 with campuses in Tulsa, OK; Jacksonville, FL; and Houston, TX. Tulsa Welding School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and is a member of the American Welding Society and the Association of Private Schools, Colleges, and Universities. The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) was founded in Phoenix, AZ in 1965. RSI trains students in the technical services needed today and challenges the student to reach their highest level of academic knowledge and leadership capabilities. Accredited School, ACCSC. Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post Secondary Education.

StrataTech’s I‑CARE Values

Our students are the reason we continue to do what we do. We act with integrity and honesty to help students move from enrollment to graduation. We use two‑way communication to understand every student’s unique expectations and situation. We take accountability for the academic success of all students while they are enrolled. Our students respect us enough to trust us with their time, money and goals, and we show them that same respect in return. We work every day to achieve excellence, because excellence for us means the best possible outcome for our students.

Pay Range

UP TO $5,000 SIGN‑ON BONUS!!

Position Summary: Provide leadership to the employees (instructors) in the education department. This position provides quality delivery of assigned courses using appropriate methods, including teaching, tutoring, and lecturing. It maintains a high student retention rate based on company, regulatory, and accreditation guidelines. It evaluates and assists in resolution of student issues and problems, and takes appropriate action to the satisfaction of the student and in compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements. It also provides leadership for program review, including process improvement and program development, systematic assessment of student progress, and learning outcomes.

• Conduct classroom observations and surveys, review the results with faculty, students, the Academic Dean/Director of Education, and staff as appropriate.
• Monitor faculty/course attendance and set proactive measures, if applicable.
• Maintain an inventory of all equipment, books, supplies, and training aids, and course materials within the respective program.
• Assist the Director of Training, or Dean of Education, with ordering required supplies and equipment for the program.
• Assist in ensuring that all instructors are present, and that adequate provisions are made for classes affected by faculty absences.
• Assist instructors on delivery methods that address students’ different learning styles.
• Mentor and provide oversight of initial training for new instructors.
• Assist with scheduling instructors to assigned classes, ensuring instructors meet scheduled hours according to status, either FT or PT.
• Participate in bi‑annual PAC (program advisory committee) meetings.
• Assist with faculty recruitment, hiring, orientation, professional development, evaluation, and management.
• Prepare and organize lesson materials, equipment, and training areas.
• Teach classes where appropriate (see instructor job description).
• Enforce and support school policies and procedures, advise instructors as necessary.
• Assist in providing tutoring schedules and office hours to Student Services.
• Help develop suggestions for executive review that might improve and streamline policies, standards, practices, processes, protocols, rules, guidelines, and other directives.
• Conduct monthly classroom and laboratory inspections, noting and addressing any physical facility maintenance needs.
• Be available to offer assistance to students needing short‑term tutoring; consult with Director of Training or Dean of Education in cases where a student needs more extensive tutor attention.
• Work with students to resolve any concerns they may have, or when necessary, direct them to the party best suited to assist them.
• Meet key metrics associated with student and program retention and outcomes.
• Communicate all changes to curriculum, books, and supplies; contribute to curriculum review process, making suggestions and collecting information from instructors.
• Assist and coordinate externship or internship site visits with instructional staff, where applicable.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Instructor training and development: Confer regularly with the Director of Training (or Dean of Education) regarding an instructor trainee’s progress.
• Printed material, classroom supplies and tools: Teach new instructors how to request and order material, supplies and tools.
• Time commitment: May require work on evenings and weekends to meet business needs; fill in for faculty absences when needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of experiential learning, industry-demanded skills, technical developments in the field, and in-demand soft skills.
• Leadership: Be willing to assume the duties of the Director of Training to assure continuity in his/her absence during vacation, etc.

High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of five years of field experience. Must meet all minimum state licensing requirements in regards to relevant field experience. Must be able to teach all phases of the program.

Position regularly deals with confidential information – exercise proper judgment in appropriately maintaining and securing that information at all times.

Knowledge and prior experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet basics.

• Most work is performed in a temperature‑controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required.
• Some work may be completed in classroom or shop environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.