Instructional Assistant (English and Writing)

Rancho Santiago Community College District • Santa Ana, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college populations, including faculty, management, and students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This includes those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD’s mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling all members of the college community to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world. Candidates will contribute to an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the diverse needs of faculty, management, staff, and students. They will effectively provide services and support to individuals with differing academic preparation levels and unique learning or workplace needs, ensuring equitable access and opportunities for success. Candidates should demonstrate cultural competency, sensitivity, equity-mindedness, and a commitment to anti-racism in all interactions and contributions. Through their role, they will empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while promoting a positive and inclusive environment where faculty and management can thrive, fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning throughout the college community.

Requirements

• A.A. degree with major in area assigned; or A.A. degree with two years work experience in related field; or above average successful completion of courses in related area and one year of work experience in related area; or any combination of training, experience, and a recommendation by the instructor/administrator and approval by their Dean.
• Knowledge of principles of tutoring and assisting students at the college level
• Knowledge of good written and oral English
• Knowledge of record keeping, clerical and general office procedures
• Knowledge of college classroom and learning procedures
• Knowledge of content area and equipment of relevant course(s)
• Ability to work well with tutor and assist students
• Ability to assist instructors in various paraprofessional and instructional-related services
• Ability to learn and utilize a wide variety of assigned instructional materials
• Ability to administer and score objective tests
• Ability to perform clerical, filing and supportive duties
• Ability to learn and operate office equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain a proper learning environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with instructors, personnel and students
• Ability to be sensitive to students from diverse backgrounds
• Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

Nice To Haves

• some positions may require oral and written proficiency in a second language, as measured by biliteracy tests.

Responsibilities

• Provides tutorial assistance to individual s and small groups of students online and in-person
• conducts content-specific and study strategies workshops
• communicates with students by email or phone
• designs learning materials and handouts
• administers and scores tests or work samples to measure levels of achievement
• maintains a proper learning environment
• performs various clerical duties including recording attendance and performance, preparing and distributing teaching aids and instructional materials, filing
• assists in setting up, organizing and maintaining equipment and supplies
• may orient students on proper operation of relevant equipment
• may assist in registration

Benefits

• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam.
• Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree