Instructional Assistant - Sacramento Job Sacramento area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Job Details

Job Location:

Sacramento EPIC
- Sacramento, CA, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $25.50 - $25.50

Hourly,

Job Description Title

Instructional Assistant

Current as of

02/2026

FLSA Status

FT
- Non-Exempt

Entity

EPIC

Department

EPIC

Reports to

TOSA

Organization Overview

The Farm worker Institute of Education and Leadership Development (FIELD), is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1978. FIELD is dedicated to strengthening America’s agricultural and rural communities through our Core Values. FIELD carries out its mission through a continuum of educational and workforce development programs that assist underserved communities in achieving empowerment, self-sufficiency, and a better quality of life. FIELD has realigned our training and education to promote career pathways for adult learners.

This includes work experience opportunities in Environmental Conservation, Energy, Education, Entrepreneurship and Civic Action. FIELD’s Purpose is to “To Empower the Underserved to be Self-Sufficient.”

Job Summary

The Instructional Assistant supports the EPIC Teachers by working with adult students to provide supplemental small group instruction and tutoring support at the high school level. At times, the IA may utilize remote instruction from learning centers throughout the state of California. The Instructional Assistant must possess preparation in teaching a culturally diverse population using language acquisition strategies utilizing synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES includes, but not limited to the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Assists students and teacher both in-person and online.
Assists teachers in the implementation of individualized learning plans for all students, including those with bilingual/bicultural instructional needs.
Tutors individuals and small groups to reinforce student learning.
Assists in the development and maintenance of specialized instructional materials, including all online programs used in the classroom.
Assists in the development and maintenance of student records and files.
Assists with testing administration and scoring as assigned.
Assist with the implementation of short term and long-term independent study.
Maintains & distributes an inventory of educational instructional materials.
Assists in the development and maintenance of a learning environment appropriate to the special instructional requirements of students.
May use a second language and provides cultural experiences to assist students with bilingual/ bicultural needs.
May serve as a translator to facilitate communication with monolingual, non-English speaking students.
Assists students in operating technology necessary for successful completion of assignments and courses.
Assists with developing and updating schedule and instructional plans for support staff and substitute use.
Assists teacher with grading assignments that have an answer key.
Attend staff meetings as required.
Helps maintain a clean and comfortable classroom environment.
Assists with site procedures of opening and closing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, and second language usage as appropriate to the assignment.
Basic arithmetic concepts.
Knowledge and consistent practice of policies and procedures for FIELD and EPIC.
Knowledge and consistent practice of the ethical guidelines as…