Teaching Assistant for Nebraska Vocational Like Skills Program - Omaha NE
Reports To
Coding Instructor
Who is Persevere?
Are you passionate about helping people in need? We provide a community of care to those who are involved in the correctional/rehabilitative life cycle. We are Persevere, a national non-profit organization and an affiliate of Vant4ge, providing a coding education program that not only teaches inmates and parolees how to code, but also provides job search and job placement services, instruction in the soft skills necessary for the work environment, life skills education, mentoring support and entrepreneurial training for their own businesses and marketing their coding services to companies nationwide.
Job Overview
The Teaching Assistant works in the community monitoring Persevere students as they work through the Persevere Coding Curriculum under the guidance of a remote instructor. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits located in Omaha NE. This position requires the ability to pass a reference check, a background check and a drug screen.
Job Responsibilities
Take attendance
Complete and submit the Out of Count form per client requirement
Coordinate meal delivery
Ensure the classroom is safe and secure and students adhere to policy
Communicate frequently with the Instructor and the Employment Specialist
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Reliability, the ability to report to work daily
Reliable transportation to and from the work site
Ability to work while intermittently sitting and standing for extended periods
Ability to work independently and effectively with a diverse group of students
Professional verbal and written communications skills
Good organizational skills
We highly value
Passion for and responsibility to the customer/partner
Must be self-starting, hardworking and inquisitive
Leadership through innovation in everything you do
Passion for what you do and being self-critical to improve
Relentless commitment to win
Personal and corporate integrity