PT Fire Science Classroom Aide - Douglas

Salary: $20.72 Hourly
Location : Douglas Campus, AZ
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2602107
Division: PT--Academics
Departments: PT--Academics - First Responders Academy
Opening Date: 01/14/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Remote Work Eligible: No
Pay Grade: NE05
Duration/Parameters: Part-time; temporary

Position Summary
Position Summary:The Part-time Fire Science Classroom Aide is responsible for providing support to full-time faculty in conducting training and assisting to ensure a safe working and learning environment for students.
Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
Note:
Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:
Assists faculty members with course instruction and practical experiences as needed
Provides assistance to students, serving as a mentor and tutor as necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned
General Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.
Education and Experience;
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience Requirements:

Current Arizona State Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications

HAZMAT FRO or IFSAC or Pro Board equivalent

Current firefighter experience, including actively working in the field
Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures

Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner

Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations

Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail

Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment

Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information

Ability to analyze problems, identifies solutions, and takes appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

NFPR 1041 Instructor Certification

Certification and/or experience as an incident safety officer
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work Environment: Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical classroom, laboratory, office or online setting, with appropriate climate controls. Evening or weekend work may be required
Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met
Mental Application:
Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important
Reports to: Director of First Responders Academy
Part time and student positions are not benefit eligible