Assistant Instructor (Part-Time), Applied Behavior Analysis, Technology-Assisted Teaching
About the role
The Assistant Instructor is responsible for providing instructional and academic support to learners in courses through 1:1 coaching and consultation, instructional materials and resources, and the facilitation of office hours or group study sessions.
Responsibilities
- Building an online community conducive to the spirit of learning and continuous improvement in a positive, learner‑focused environment.
- Using text, video, and other technologies to create learning resources that drive learner engagement and assist learners with course content and skill development.
- Leading and commenting in courseroom discussions with learners.
- Planning and facilitating optional weekly interactive, collaborative study and review sessions that combine what to learn (content) with how to learn (study strategies).
- Assessing learning and comprehension through evaluation of course competencies; this may include informal assessments or formal evaluations utilizing rubrics for discussions and assignments.
- Keeping up to date with essential technologies, including Civitas, Outlook, Kaltura, and more.
- Maintaining adequate learner records.
Experience
1-3 years teaching experience at the graduate level, in an online environment.
Education
All degrees must be conferred and from a regionally accredited institution. Copies of required certificates and licenses and unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees with the institution and conferred degree and date must be attached. Completed Master’s degree from a regionally accredited College or University required.
Certifications
Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst required.
Skills
- Experience with teaching or tutoring.
- Self‑motivated and highly organized.
- Advocate of social media and mobile technology.
- Ability to embrace technological and pedagogical methodology changes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with faculty, coaches, and learners.
- Demonstrated effective time management skills.
- Excellent relationship‑building, customer service, and problem resolution skills.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail, initiative and follow‑through.
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
- Knowledge of adult learning theory and practices such as development of learning contracts, collaborative learning, and active learning strategies.
- Ability to assess individual and group learning needs and explain concepts in different ways.
- Experience working with a diversity of learning styles.
- Comfortable using technology to facilitate learning.
Benefits
SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, well‑being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax‑saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance, and entertainment and retail discounts. Non‑exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.
Pay
The expected starting pay is $20.00 per hour. The salary range for this position is $18.25 – $27.75 per hour.
Schedule
This position requires 30‑35 hours per week and is remote. Most duties can be completed on nights and weekends, but some availability during regular business hours for training, team meetings, and learner appointments may also be required. The Assistant Instructor is expected to check into the courseroom on weekends.