Adult Education Instructional Assistant, Machine Shop

To establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill future assignments (part-time, permanent and temporary) for the duration of the list, up to one year. The anticipated vacancy is a 10 month, part-time (16 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 4 :00 PM - 8:00 PM) position located at Simi Institute for Careers & Education, Simi Valley, California.

FILING DATE:
Completed application must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. a week prior to the multiple choice exam. Late applications will not be accepted.

A)
Multiple Choice Test = 40% weighting on final score
Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 11, 2026
B)
Structured Interview = 60% weighting on final score
Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 18, 2026

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job posting by the Final date to receive applications in order to move forward in the testing process. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the multiple choice test. Those with the highest scores on the multiple choice test will be invited to the structured interview. The testing process is subject to change as needs dictate.

All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

The information included in the Work Experience section of the application will determine whether applicants meet minimum qualifications. Please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Provides instructional, tutorial, technical, and clerical assistance to students either in a classroom, workshop, or walk-in setting, who are involved in basic adult education, non-credit or pre-college course work, or who work under the close guidance of an Instructor in a certificate program. Assembles and sets up equipment, supplies, and work stations used in teaching laboratory demonstrations and simulations. Tasks performed require technical competence in the subject taught.

The Adult Education Instructional Assistant specializes in classroom, workshop, and walk-in instructional support for adult students. The focus is toward working one-on-one with students in a lab or other environment where the emphasis is on tutorial assistance, completing assignments, setting up learning stations, issuing materials and/or tools, and providing related clerical support. Assistants implement learning exercises, administer and score tests, and conduct demonstrations and simulations that support instruction in a class setting.

Assistants assigned to the Machine Shop program will demonstrate competency in orienting students to machinist training that provides hands-on experience, assisting students develop machine shop skills and learn basic CNC concepts and operations of CAD/CAM programming.

• Tutors and instructs students in small group and individual settings within a classroom or laboratory environment to develop and increase machinist skills. Provides direct assistance in the use of equipment and materials needed for instruction as well as orienting students to the laboratory or workshop.
• Assists with presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises. Assists in conducting lessons and with other classroom activities such as lab projects, small group exercises, and independent study. Reinforces learning experiences for students.
• Works with instructors to design, construct, modify or rebuild equipment, modules, experiments that will be used in the…