Training Assistant jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

*This is a part-time position from 4:30pm to 10:00pm

Under the supervision of the Center Director, performs technical training instruction in Medical Assistant skill competencies: Introduction to Allied Health Care for Medical Assisting, Communication, Interpersonal Skills & Customer Service, Receptionist/ Clerical Procedures, Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II, Clinical Laboratory Practicum Level I, Clinical Lab Practicum Level II, Pharmacology, Handling Medical Emergencies, Basic Principles of Nutrition, Job Preparedness and Externship.

Provides administrative support as required and participates in planning and coordinating student activities; participates in promoting the CET mission and initiatives and in the accomplishment of the organization’s goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS(May include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Conducts classroom instruction using a variety of techniques and approaches —small group, individual training, etc.—on a daily basis.
• Develops and integrates skill competencies, goals and objectives into lesson plans; demonstrates effective teaching methods and techniques.
• Integrates and applies vocational English to daily lesson plans and hands-on training for limited English speaking students.
• Prepares written materials and handouts that are descriptive, well-organized and legible.
• Provides job preparation, resume writing, interviewing techniques and job retention instruction; integrates “hidden labor market” strategies.
• Conducts skill informational sessions for prospective and new applicants.
• Utilizes dynamic instructional approaches to engage all students in learning activities and may access multi-media tools to enhance training.
• Maintains a professional, well-organized and stimulating atmosphere in the classroom which is conducive to learning.
• Interacts with students, co-workers and supervisors in a positive, cooperative and professional manner, so as to demonstrate to students a model of expected behavior on the job. Manages student behavior in the classroom.
• Conducts individual advising sessions; motivates student toward greater achievement in skill work performance and in maintaining good attendance. Promotes “self-help” attitudes and positive self-images.
• Evaluates students’ progress in accordance with established standards and criteria.
• Conducts student follow-ups with Job (J) status students and graduates at the required intervals, and forwards information to the MIS Department.
• Plans and coordinates guest speakers and industry tours that enhance employment opportunities for students.
• Maintains relations with Industrial Advisory Board and Technical Team members.
• Collaborates with staff to assess student and program needs; works as a unit team member for the guidance and development of every student.
• Maintains confidential attendance records, student files, including progress reports that may be shared with sponsoring agents, complying with all federal and state laws regarding adherence to safeguards to protect confidential student data.
• Utilizes software programs to analyze, process, record, retrieve and verify statistical data and to prepare training materials.
• Researches, evaluates, selects, and orders books, instructional aids, and equipment; maintains and secures required inventory.
• Assists with planning and coordinating special projects and program events; participates in student recruitment activities and other CET initiatives.
• Maintains technical skill knowledge by completing continuing education courses in his/her subject area, classroom management or other courses related to teaching as required.
• Attends staff development trainings which may require overnight travel, as required.
• Maintains good organization in the classroom or other work areas and adheres to safety standards. Conducts regular inspections of designated work areas and equipment and reports any hazardous or unsafe working conditions to their supervisor or safety committee. Works with other staff to conduct emergency disaster drills.
• Responds as the campus security authority as needed during a safety, security, emergency or disaster situation.
• Performs other program related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

CET shall employ instructors who possess the academic, experiential and professional qualifications to teach, including a minimum of a high school diploma (or its equivalent) and a minimum of three years of industry experience, education and training in current practices of the subject area they are teaching or meets the equivalency of the minimum qualifications in the technical area of instruction. Experience working with persons of diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATES

Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification; Phlebotomy certified is a plus.

Show proof of current vaccinations: Hepatitis B, MMR, TB and Tetanus.

Use of a personal or company vehicle for CET business may be necessary in the performance of assigned duties such as attending meetings and events, recruiting, transporting students, picking up materials, and running errands. The Human Resources Department may request copies of a valid driver’s license and proof of personal automobile insurance upon being hired and annually thereafter.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 71720, CET will not employ or continue to employ anyinstructor or faculty who was adjudicated in anyjudicial or administrative proceeding as having: (1) violated any provision of the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (Cal. Educ. Code § 94800, et seq.) or its implementing regulations (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 5, § 70000 et seq.); (2) committed an act that would constitute grounds for denial of a license to instruct under California Business and Professions Code, Section 480; (3) committed an act that would constitute grounds for denial of a license to instruct in any other legal jurisdiction; or (4) committed an act that would violate CET policy.

Criminal background checks are required for instructor applicants recommended for hire or current employees who are transferred, promoted, reclassified, or reassigned to instructor positions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CET is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it is our policy to be in compliance with all federal, state and local law relative to discrimination in employment. CET follows the practice of promoting Equal Employment Opportunity.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Schedule:

• Evening shift

Work Location: In person