A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
South Florida State College is an open-access, higher education institution dedicated to providing a learning-centered environment through quality programs, training, and services. Working in partnership with organizations and communities, the college provides leadership and a comprehensive range of opportunities for the educational, cultural, and economic development of the service district. SFSC is proud to be tobacco-free.
Job Description:
Part-time, temporary• position to assist in the Automotive Collision Technology program at SFSC's Highlands campus.
Typical work schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Exhibits good communication skills and cooperation with all College staff, students and community. Grades daily work of students and records scores as directed. Assists students with their assignments, providing tutorial assistance as needed. Provides clerical support to instructor as required, including, but not limited to, keeping attendance records, creating and maintaining files, efficient use of materials and supplies, answering telephones, retrieving mail, typing, copying, filing, etc. Administers, proctors, and scores assessment and other tests. Manages classroom and supervises learning activities in the absence of assigned instructor. Contributes to unit planning, assessment, and college institutional effectiveness efforts. Acts in accordance with College policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. •Term-by-term, as-needed, based on program scheduling and enrollment.
Requirements:
Educational:
A vocational certificate (or equivalent) in Auto Collision/Auto Body preferred.
Experiential:
Two years of related experience preferred. (Certificate may substitute for experience.)
Additional Information:
Classification:
Part-time Instructional Support Reports To:
Professor, Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Posting Date:
February 9, 2026
Hourly Rate:
$17.10 (approx. 30 hrs/wk) Open Until Filled
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION
Applicants with disabilities who need assistance in the application or hiring process should contact: Human Resources, 863-784-7132, or send written request to:
South Florida State College ATTN:
Director, Human Resources
EA/EO & ADA
Officer 600 West College Drive Avon Park, FL 33825
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