Instructional Aide

Instructional Aide

Salary

$17.19 - $18.17 Hourly

Location

Sauk Valley Community College, IL

Job Type

Part-Time Support Staff

Department

Adult Education

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) invites applications for the position of Adult Education Instructional Aide. This part-time grant funded position supports and provides high quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations. Under the direction of the instructor, develop, design, and create instructional techniques to assist students who use technology supplemental educational services. Under the direction of the instructor, perform instructional-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of the College; and demonstrate a commitment to the Adult Education department system for assessment, cooperative learning, and student advising.

Located in rural northwestern Illinois along the scenic Rock River, SVCC is situated between the cities of Dixon and Sterling, placing it just one hour from Rockford and the Quad Cities, and two hours west of Chicago. The College provides a robust benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tuition waivers, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS).

For complete details, please visit our benefits page at https://www.svcc.edu/employees/opportunities/benefits.html.

Examples of Duties

• Be supportive and accessible to students in achieving their learning goal(s).
• Tutor/coach students in academic subject areas and/or ESL skills.
• Identify and refer students to appropriate supplementary materials or on-line services and educational applications.
• Conduct study groups, mini lessons, or review sessions as per instructor's direction.
• Collaborate with instructors on knowledge and skills necessary for accomplishing student's learning goals.
• Develop additional instructional materials as per instructor's direction.
• Monitor and assist students in using equipment; including use of software, on-line programs, and educational applications.
• Accurately record student data.
• Assist in retention efforts (e.g., make follow-up phone calls or send postcards).
• Assume all other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Must understand and support the mission of the community college.
• Must have strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to provide oral or written responses to student questions, and assist the instructor when giving general guidance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively by email and phone on a daily basis.
• Ability to travel to Adult Education class sites to serve specific groups of students.
• Must have ability to attend professional development meetings as well as staff meetings.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required. Associate's degree preferred. Experience working with adult learners desirable. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and students required. Familiarity with computers and the ability to provide remote instructions when needed. Bi-lingual applicants preferred.

Supplemental Information

Personal Interaction

Frequent contact is made with all levels of College personnel, students, and Adult Education/ESL faculty in relation to specific departmental duties and services.

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Sauk Valley Community College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in all employee and student relations. No person on the basis of race, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, creed, religion, color, marital or parental status or family responsibilities, veteran status, age, national origin, membership in any professional group, organization or association, socioeconomic status, or mental or physical disability is discriminated against, which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial assistance, placement, recruitment, educational programs, and activities. Students admitted from a foreign country are expected to take the TOEFL exam. A minimum level of competency on the TOEFL exam is part of the consideration of admission. For students who reside in the United States, a lack of English skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs. Violation of this policy on the basis of sex is also governed by the Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Director of Human Resources.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our https://www.svcc.edu/employees/opportunities/benefits.html.

Employer Sauk Valley Community College (IL)

Address 173 Illinois Route 2

Dixon, Illinois, 61021-9110

Phone 815-835-6291

Website https://www.svcc.edu