Job Title: Assistant Instructor
Department: Adult Development Program (ADP)
Reports To: ADC Curriculum and Program Director
Starting Salary: $24/Hr
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary
The Assistant Instructor will assist in the provision of an educational atmosphere where
participants have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and
psychological growth. They will assist the instructors in implementing learning activities in an
instructional program that will result in Participants achieving academic and personal success
following established IPP goals and objectives.
Job Requirements
- Required to learn, utilize, and stay up to date with all technology platforms, including
Zoom, Payroll Systems, Storii Care, Emails, etc. - Set up program areas specific to instructional need as described in lesson plans, email
communications, or via oral instructions - Take detailed notes for each participant during class instruction and complete the data
tracking by the end of each working day, to include objective notes - Provide individual and group instruction following the instructor’s lesson plan, email
communications, or via oral instructions - Implement learning activities specifically designed to help participants meet the
individual objectives as described in their long-range Individual Program Plans - Act as an advisor for assigned participants
- Track individual program objectives for all assigned participants and enter progress notes
in participant records to include how a participant worked on this and what help they
received - Submit data collection, chart notes, and progress summary to ADC Supervisor for review
and to counselors by date assigned - Attend scheduled staff training to develop and maintain knowledge and skills necessary
to effectively carry out job requirements - Treat participants with respect and dignity. All interactions should be constructive and
positive - Provide for and maintain the basic health and safety for participants
- When needed assists program participants with personal needs (i.e. pushing wheelchairs,
providing nutrition, assisting with personal care) affording privacy as appropriate
Classroom Expectations
- Class instruction begins at 9am; be in class on time
- Sit amongst the participants and assist them with answering questions, encouraging
them to get involved in the class discussion, and assisting them with objectives and
writing about how they worked in class, noting any areas of concern to address with
the instructor - Being proactive in doing what you see needs to be done without being asked
- Ask the instructor what needs to be done if it is not readily apparent
- No cell phone usage during class instruction
- Limit chatter with staff in the classroom, staff are in the class to assist participants,
not to talk amongst each other - Inform other staff in class when you leave for any reason so they can take over in
your absence.
Additional Job Requirements
Additionally, you will be required to:
- Load and unload buses
- Assist in other departments as needed.
- Assist with pushing participants to classes
- Be at work, be on time, and maintain assigned work schedules
- Comply with all Ability Now Bay Area policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee
Handbook - Perform other duties as assigned
- Inform other members of your teaching team when you will be out whenever possible via
email so they can plan for your absence. - Check your email as often as possible to stay in communication with others on your team
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and onsite. This position cannot be performed on a remote basis. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent and two years related experience and/or training. An equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and demonstrated competence may be considered as meeting these requirements.
Communication and Reading Comprehension
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as professional journals, governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and lesson plans. Ability to teach, train, and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, staff, participants, and the general public.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems and collect data. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to adapt to varied and changing circumstances.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Note: Any lifting of program participants always requires two people.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
May be exposed to outdoor elements of wind, moderate cold, and rain while assisting participants with transportation.
Addendum
It is required that every employee be aware of, and responsible for, the safety of program participants, staff, volunteers, and others under his/her supervision or in their work environment. Employees are required to immediately clear or report any safety hazards or unsafe conditions in their work environment.
Additional Requirements for Employment
- Submit to a current physical examination and tuberculosis screening.
- Provide a copy and maintain a current California driver’s license, submit a DMV clearance, and a copy of current insurance certificate for personnel file.
- Maintain a current CPR certification.
- Current fingerprint clearance (prints must be sent to the Department of Justice within four days of hire).
- Sign a Form I-9 and provide required documentation.
- Sign Ability Now Bay Area Safety Policy Statement
To inquire about this position, please contact:
mprendergast@abilitynowba.org
Nonprofit Overview
Formerly known as the Cerebral Palsy Center for the Bay Area, Ability Now Bay Area (ANBA) offers adults with developmental and physical disabilities the most comprehensive and cutting-edge services available. Our unique programs include education, communication, computer literacy, vocational training, wellness, and community integration. We promote self-advocacy, independent living skills, and leisure skills, which enhance our participants’ ability to live more independent and fulfilled lives.
ABILITY NOW BAY AREA IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
It is the policy of ANBA not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.