Healthcare Teacher Assistant Jobs

Department
Wrkfc Part/Workforce Dev

Position Category
Temporary/Part-time

About CCRI
The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs.

At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population.

We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential.

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Job Summary
The Division of Workforce Partnerships is looking for healthcare Teacher Assistants to support instructors in the delivery of proprietary healthcare workforce trainings. Teacher Assistants support instructors in clinical related training and the successful candidate would have expertise in one of the following subject areas: Dental Assisting or Medical Assisting.

The teacher assistant will be responsible for supporting the instructor by ensuring all learning outcomes are successfully achieved by our students and that they are properly prepared for success within the healthcare field.

The teacher assistant will work side-by-side with lead instructors, instructors and program leadership to ensure that programs have successful outcomes and that students receive high quality education.

This role is in response to employer demand and can include day, evening and/or weekend hours. The healthcare teacher assistant will be responsible for communicating what shifts they are available to work and ensure that they are able to work all classes that they agree to instruct.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Report any issues with lab equipment to the instructor and program coordinator as necessary.
• Ensure lab environments remain clean and sanitary.
• Assist in the integration of technology and active learning strategies to enhance instruction.
• Support the instructor in the delivery of effective lesson and assist in addressing student needs.
• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.
• Collaborate with the coordinator and instructors in the program and attend meetings as needed.
• Assist in maintaining detailed and organized records of students’ attendance, assessments, and progress, including a final evaluation.
• Support labs by ensuring stock is properly maintained and prepared for student learning
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development.
• Communicate class content utilizing a variety of teaching methods so that learning occurs, skills are developed, and students are motivated to learn and achieve their educational and employment objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in a healthcare environment (dental or medical) for a minimum of 3 years.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interest in preparing and training the next generation of entry-level medical support staff.
• Experience with classroom/team management.
• Proficient in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, primarily), email, the internet for instruction and program purposes.
• Creativity and flexibility in the classroom is expected
• Intermediate digital communication technology skills (presentation tools, online meetings, etc.)

Competencies

• Experience in peer training, or on-the-job mentoring
• Experience working with a diverse student population
• Associates Degree or above
• Experience in an healthcare environment (dental or medical) for 5+ years

Reports To
Director Industry Partnerships

Campus Location
Primarily located at the Warwick Campus

Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time

Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information
TBD

Work Schedule
Calendar

Benefits

Salary/Hourly Rate
$36/Hr

Additional Salary Information

Licenses, Tools and Equipment

Environmental Conditions

Desired Start Date
ASAP

Position End Date (if temporary or grant)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $36.00 per hour