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Instructional Assistant roles can qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through PERM labor certification, and advanced-degree candidates may qualify under EB-2. Employers in K-12 districts, community colleges, and special education programs sponsor green cards for foreign professionals in this field. Understanding how sponsorship works for education support roles gives you a real advantage in your search.
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The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing and developing multi-pronged, multi-modal best-in-class learning programs that align to the Healthfirst culture with an emphasis in digital transformation. The Instructional designer will execute learning analysis, design and development while adhering to design standards for assigned projects. This is a hybrid role which consists of reporting to our NY or FL office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (100 Church Street, New York, NY 10007 | 1101 Greenwood Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Partner with senior instructional designer or other learning leader to identify learning objectives, gather requirements, define outcomes, and establish evaluation measures and success metrics.
- Engage in a collaborative development process ensuring to partner with SME’s, media developers and key stakeholders as assigned to develop learning assets that align with predefined and rapidly prototyped processes and product solutions.
- Perform rapid prototyping, developing content from needs analysis within cross-functional processes and teams.
- Design and develop learning materials for both asynchronous and synchronous training delivery.
- Design and develop content to support the comprehensive learning experience, including: course outlines, storyboards, facilitator guides, participant guides, exercise guides, and other content resources.
- Design and develop dynamic learning solutions which are engaging and creative, while maintaining the instructional integrity and validity of the solutions.
- Design and develop experiential learning material and training courseware, with a shift to responsive design that supports the learner in the flow of the work.
- Create content that enhances the retention, transfer, and application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes specific to roles, performance, culture, and outcomes.
- Develop multimedia assets with tools included in Adobe Creative Suite or comparable to supplement learning.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to support iterative improvements or enhancements to learning for improved business outcomes.
- Align training content to the defined standards and frameworks for all capability building across dispersed areas of the organization, ensuring alignment across all key stakeholders and business strategies.
- Ensure materials are up to date and relevant for a seamless experience within the team and for learners (e.g., course outline, digital pre-work and post-work, presentation materials, handouts, communications, participant guides, job aids, leader guides, etc.).
- Review content developed by peers and provide timely feedback.
- Test/Validate e-Learning and other digital content to ensure an optimal end user experience.
- Utilize the LMS to manage curriculum, capture program registration, and run reports on utilization and key performance indicators.
- Construct engaging training communications and sustainability plans that reinforce key knowledge and skill development beyond the initial courseware.
- Continuously monitor and solicit feedback on all training programs and materials to ensure accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness, while driving enhancements for improved adoption.
- Work with business leaders and project managers to meet training delivery schedules, with appropriate resourcing that meet business needs.
- Keep current with training and learning industry trends, best practices, new technologies, and emerging innovations, with a recommended plan on how to leverage at Healthfirst.
- Additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology or related adult learning field from an accredited institution.
- Two years or more experience in design and development of learning using industry standard course authoring tool(s) with specific focus on adhering to design standards, and outcomes-driven learning solutions.
- Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Experience working in Learning Management Systems, and other tools to organize, track and coordinate learning.
- Demonstrated ability to understand complex processes and translate into learning solutions for the learner to ensure understanding and retention.
- Strong planning, organizing, and execution skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think strategically and critically in developing solutions to complex problems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology or related adult learning field from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated experience in designing e-Learning, simulations, system demonstration videos, teaser videos to drive excitement about learning opportunities, train-the-trainer and instructor-led facilitation content for synchronous and asynchronous modalities.
- Experience with designing active engagement learning experiences to drive retention and sustainability.
- Strategic thinking, creativity and flexibility in proactively addressing future challenges and opportunities specific to Healthfirst.
- Certifications in one or more course authoring and multi-media tools.
- Experience in change management or organizational development practices.
Hiring Range:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $83,100 - $120,360
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $73,400 - $109,225
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
INTRODUCTION
The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing and developing multi-pronged, multi-modal best-in-class learning programs that align to the Healthfirst culture with an emphasis in digital transformation. The Instructional designer will execute learning analysis, design and development while adhering to design standards for assigned projects. This is a hybrid role which consists of reporting to our NY or FL office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (100 Church Street, New York, NY 10007 | 1101 Greenwood Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Partner with senior instructional designer or other learning leader to identify learning objectives, gather requirements, define outcomes, and establish evaluation measures and success metrics.
- Engage in a collaborative development process ensuring to partner with SME’s, media developers and key stakeholders as assigned to develop learning assets that align with predefined and rapidly prototyped processes and product solutions.
- Perform rapid prototyping, developing content from needs analysis within cross-functional processes and teams.
- Design and develop learning materials for both asynchronous and synchronous training delivery.
- Design and develop content to support the comprehensive learning experience, including: course outlines, storyboards, facilitator guides, participant guides, exercise guides, and other content resources.
- Design and develop dynamic learning solutions which are engaging and creative, while maintaining the instructional integrity and validity of the solutions.
- Design and develop experiential learning material and training courseware, with a shift to responsive design that supports the learner in the flow of the work.
- Create content that enhances the retention, transfer, and application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes specific to roles, performance, culture, and outcomes.
- Develop multimedia assets with tools included in Adobe Creative Suite or comparable to supplement learning.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to support iterative improvements or enhancements to learning for improved business outcomes.
- Align training content to the defined standards and frameworks for all capability building across dispersed areas of the organization, ensuring alignment across all key stakeholders and business strategies.
- Ensure materials are up to date and relevant for a seamless experience within the team and for learners (e.g., course outline, digital pre-work and post-work, presentation materials, handouts, communications, participant guides, job aids, leader guides, etc.).
- Review content developed by peers and provide timely feedback.
- Test/Validate e-Learning and other digital content to ensure an optimal end user experience.
- Utilize the LMS to manage curriculum, capture program registration, and run reports on utilization and key performance indicators.
- Construct engaging training communications and sustainability plans that reinforce key knowledge and skill development beyond the initial courseware.
- Continuously monitor and solicit feedback on all training programs and materials to ensure accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness, while driving enhancements for improved adoption.
- Work with business leaders and project managers to meet training delivery schedules, with appropriate resourcing that meet business needs.
- Keep current with training and learning industry trends, best practices, new technologies, and emerging innovations, with a recommended plan on how to leverage at Healthfirst.
- Additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology or related adult learning field from an accredited institution.
- Two years or more experience in design and development of learning using industry standard course authoring tool(s) with specific focus on adhering to design standards, and outcomes-driven learning solutions.
- Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Experience working in Learning Management Systems, and other tools to organize, track and coordinate learning.
- Demonstrated ability to understand complex processes and translate into learning solutions for the learner to ensure understanding and retention.
- Strong planning, organizing, and execution skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think strategically and critically in developing solutions to complex problems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology or related adult learning field from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated experience in designing e-Learning, simulations, system demonstration videos, teaser videos to drive excitement about learning opportunities, train-the-trainer and instructor-led facilitation content for synchronous and asynchronous modalities.
- Experience with designing active engagement learning experiences to drive retention and sustainability.
- Strategic thinking, creativity and flexibility in proactively addressing future challenges and opportunities specific to Healthfirst.
- Certifications in one or more course authoring and multi-media tools.
- Experience in change management or organizational development practices.
Hiring Range:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $83,100 - $120,360
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $73,400 - $109,225
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Instructional Assistant
Document your education credentials early
PERM requires your degree to match the job's minimum requirements on record. Get a foreign credential evaluation completed before applying so employers can confirm your qualifications without delays in the labor certification process.
Target school districts with E-Verify enrollment
Public school districts and community colleges that participate in E-Verify are structured for employment authorization verification, which signals readiness for PERM sponsorship. Focus your applications on these institutions rather than small private tutoring centers with no sponsorship history.
Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Instructional Assistant roles by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 PERM filing history, so you're only spending time on positions where green card sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Understand how PERM wage tiers affect your offer
PERM requires employers to pay the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Check the OFLC Wage Search tool before negotiating to confirm whether your offered salary meets the Level I or Level II threshold for your county.
Ask about sponsorship timing before accepting an offer
PERM filings cannot begin until after you're hired and the employer completes required recruitment steps, which typically takes several months. Clarify whether the employer will initiate the process within your first year to avoid being in limbo on a temporary status.
Leverage O*NET to strengthen your specialty occupation case
If applying under EB-2, review the O*NET profile for Instructional Assistants to identify degree requirements and specialized skills that support your advanced-degree classification and help the employer build a defensible PERM job description.
Green Card Instructional Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Instructional Assistant jobs qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Instructional Assistant positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent training. Candidates with a master's degree in education, special education, or a related field may qualify under EB-2 if the employer can document that the position genuinely requires an advanced degree. The employer's job description and the PERM labor certification filing must reflect the actual minimum requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, while H-1B visa is temporary and subject to an annual lottery. EB-3 sponsorship has no lottery and no annual cap that affects most nationalities, though priority date backlogs apply for applicants from India and China. The PERM process involves DOL-supervised recruitment and typically takes one to two years before USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition, but the path ends in a green card rather than a status that expires.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Instructional Assistants?
Public K-12 school districts, community colleges, special education programs, and Title I schools are the most consistent sponsors because they have HR infrastructure for PERM compliance. Private schools and tutoring centers occasionally sponsor but are less predictable. Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified EB-2 or EB-3 PERM filing history in education support roles, which removes the guesswork from identifying real sponsors.
Can my employer start PERM before I have a green card priority date?
Yes. The employer files the PERM labor certification with DOL first, and your priority date is established when USCIS receives the I-140 petition, which comes after PERM approval. Starting the PERM process as early as possible in your employment is to your advantage, especially if you are from a country with backlogged visa categories, since the priority date determines your place in line for an immigrant visa number.
What documents do I need to support a green card application for an Instructional Assistant role?
You'll need foreign degree equivalency documentation, official academic transcripts, and any teaching certifications or state licensure relevant to your role. The employer will need records of the PERM recruitment process and a certified Labor Condition Application. USCIS reviews your I-140 petition along with evidence that your qualifications match the approved job description. Gaps between your credentials and the employer's stated requirements are a common cause of requests for additional evidence.