Per Scholas

Instructional Assistant (Critical Environments)

Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Mid · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 55 days ago

RESTData EngineeringLLMsProject ManagementSalesforceExcelRecruitingPower ElectronicsCommunicationPublic SpeakingOSHASCADA

About the role

To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings.
The right candidate is not only technically competent but also able to instill operational discipline, risk awareness, and professional accountability in adult learners preparing for uptime-sensitive environments.

Assist the Critical Facility Instructor in delivering instructor-led training that prepares students for entry-level to mid-level careers as Critical Facilities Technicians/Engineers in data center environments and, when necessary, deliver specific training modules as assigned by the lead instructor..
Building Management Systems (BMS) and DCIM platforms
Maintain and update Salesforce and/or our LMS with student grades, certification scores, attendance, and performance notes.
Support and maintain training curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and classroom materials, identifying areas for improvement based on delivery experience.
Strong technical background; able to grasp highly technical subject matter and effectively support its conveyance to learners during instruction and lab sessions
Building monitoring or controls systems
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members

This instructor must understand how mission-critical infrastructure operates in data center environments and possess the ability to teach learners how to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot those systems responsibly.
Required Skill Sets
Technical proficiency in the following areas:

Electrical systems and power distribution
UPS and backup power systems
Industrial HVAC or cooling systems
Demonstrated understanding of industrial or mission-critical safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, LOTO procedures)
Ability to guide learners through troubleshooting scenarios in a structured and safety-conscious manner
Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining technical currency in evolving infrastructure technologies
Demonstrated fluency in utilizing Generative AI tools (e.g., Google Gemini) for instructional prep, assessment, and to model real-world professional use in the technical domain
Significant prior experience working in data centers, critical facilities, or industrial maintenance environments

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For this role specifically, we are targeting a hourly rate range of $30.00 - $39.00/HR. Final compensation may vary based on several factors including geographic location, experience, and alignment with qualifications.
All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year ).

Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including:
Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
PII Policies
Non-Discrimination Policy

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