Teaching Lab Assistant - EMS (Onsite)

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the professional faculty member with teaching duties in the classroom, laboratory, computer laboratory, or shop as directed. Tutor students over materials already covered by the instructor, including conducting reviews for tests. Assist students as they conduct laboratory work.
• Under direct supervision of faculty member a Teaching Lab Assistant may be listed as the instructor record. Duties may include: presenting prepared materials, supervising organized laboratory or shop activities, maintaining order, recording student progress, and assuring the presence of adequate supplies and equipment to conduct the laboratory or shop activities in a safe and effective manner.
• Grade papers, exercises, and tests by use of predetermined objective criteria. Process student records and maintains student files.
• Prepare the laboratory for class, secure equipment after class and set up and disassemble laboratory experiments. Test new lab equipment for quality and accuracy. Perform routine maintenance and repair on laboratory equipment and other instructional aids.
• Aid the professional staff in the construction of training aids. Initiate requisitions for consumable supplies and equipment repairs. Prepare consumable materials for classroom, laboratory and shop exercises.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment and assure security of each. Assist in major repair or modification of laboratory or shop equipment.
• Supervise student workers as assigned. Monitor instructional areas for safety conditions. Operate motor vehicles for purpose of conducting TSTC business
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Teaching Lab Assistants instructing general education courses or associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree require a Bachelors degree in the teaching discipline.
• Teaching Lab Assistants instructing associate degree courses not designed for transfer to the baccalaureate degree require a bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline, or associate's degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
• Associates Degree in Paramedic
• Certified/Licensed State Paramedic

Experience:

• Three to five years of successful EMS or 9-1-1 Response as a Paramedic.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of and skill in performing laboratory procedures.
• Information systems/computer knowledge, advanced knowledge preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with others and to follow oral and written instructions
• Valid Texas driver's license and insurable under the TSTC Auto Liability Insurance Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.