Per Scholas

Per Scholas

Instructional Assistant (Critical Environments)

Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
Data 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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:

Nice to have

  • 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

Skills

  • Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Compensation

  • For this role specifically, we are targeting a hourly rate rate of $30/hr. Final compensation may vary based on several factors including geographic location, experience, and alignment with qualifications.

Benefits

  • Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!
  • Holidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time!
  • Provide students with relevant supplemental resources for deeper learning on technical systems, industry certifications, and best practices.
  • Benefits & Perks

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