Classroom Aide - Basic Education for Adults; BEdA - Part-time

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a Classroom Aide in the college's Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) Department. This position is responsible for assisting the instructor in the daily activities of the Adult Basic Education Classroom. Positions are available in Moses Lake, Othello, Quincy, and Mattawa.

Hours of work are Monday – Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with occasional participation at outreach events.

BBCC’s organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Serve as a Bridge, Stand as a Leader, Support for Success.

• Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
• Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity
• Embrace our Workplace Norms
• Innovate Proactively
• Model Integrity
• Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

• Assist students with assigned work, either individually or in small groups.
• Assist in administering CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) tests to students.
• Assist in the collection and maintenance of required student records, attendance, test scores, and achievement records.
• Assist the instructor in promoting intercultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom.
• Provide feedback to the instructor regarding student needs or classroom conditions.
• Screen students for eligibility of other possible services (Workforce Education Services (WES), Viking Food Pantry, etc.).
• Attend all required training and meetings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school graduate or GED required.
• Organizational skills.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Previous experience working with computer applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience working directly with individuals from diverse academic, age, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Experience tutoring or assisting adults.
• Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency.

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers. By law, post‑secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H‑1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.