Entry Level Instructional Assistant Jobs
New grad instructional assistant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong practicum placement or internship can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, with employers like Texas A&M University, Merrimack College, and University of Florida hiring at this level now.
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Position Summary:
Responsible for implementation of improvements to online course designs and for the development of online courses. This is an on ground/campus position.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention;
- Work with SME and identify learners' needs;
- Work with SME and/or instructors to develop courses, course components, design learning modules, and/or make revisions to current content design/organization;
- Support curricular SME and/or instructors with instructional design and instructional technology inquiries; State instructional end goals and create content that matches them;
- Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product; Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts; Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods;
- Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process;
- Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role-plays, games, etc.);
- Maintain project documentation and course folders to implement improvements to online course designs and to the development of online courses;
- Responsible for designing and creating professional development opportunities for instructors and facilitating online course design and workshops;
- Responsible for consulting with departments and individuals by sharing expertise in online learning practices to procure effective delivery of instruction;
- Provide Canvas support to the Office of Information Technology as needed;
- Develop and facilitate online course designs and professional development workshops; Ensure course content is imported properly;
- Support STU Online with instructional design and technology requests/inquiries;
- Maintain current knowledge of best practices in online education and instructional technology; Comply with all departmental and University safety rules and regulations;
- Perform other duties assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Assignments are performed independently following University and departmental policies and procedures.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
No supervisory responsibility.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design and Technology, Education, or related field required. Master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology preferred.
- 1+ years of instructional design experience inclusive of internship;
- Experience with Learning Management System (LMS) in Canvas and/or similar platform in an academic setting; Experience with building online course using LMS (e.g. Canvas, Blackboard, etc.) and online learning; Experience in a higher education environment, preferably in an instructional design role;
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete tasks according to established deadlines;
- Exceptional technology and computer skills, especially in the use of LMS, MS Office Suite, Web Conference, Turnitin, etc.;
- Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills and presentation skills (both online and face-to-face);
- Effective collaboration and partnering skills;
- Professional appearance and demeanor with attention to detail and strong organizational skills needed to accomplish several ongoing assignments simultaneously.
- Position may require moderate travel and occasional irregular work hours.
- Physical requirements are within the normal bounds of an office environment but may include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds.
Position Summary:
Responsible for implementation of improvements to online course designs and for the development of online courses. This is an on ground/campus position.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention;
- Work with SME and identify learners' needs;
- Work with SME and/or instructors to develop courses, course components, design learning modules, and/or make revisions to current content design/organization;
- Support curricular SME and/or instructors with instructional design and instructional technology inquiries; State instructional end goals and create content that matches them;
- Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product; Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts; Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods;
- Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process;
- Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role-plays, games, etc.);
- Maintain project documentation and course folders to implement improvements to online course designs and to the development of online courses;
- Responsible for designing and creating professional development opportunities for instructors and facilitating online course design and workshops;
- Responsible for consulting with departments and individuals by sharing expertise in online learning practices to procure effective delivery of instruction;
- Provide Canvas support to the Office of Information Technology as needed;
- Develop and facilitate online course designs and professional development workshops; Ensure course content is imported properly;
- Support STU Online with instructional design and technology requests/inquiries;
- Maintain current knowledge of best practices in online education and instructional technology; Comply with all departmental and University safety rules and regulations;
- Perform other duties assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Assignments are performed independently following University and departmental policies and procedures.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
No supervisory responsibility.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design and Technology, Education, or related field required. Master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology preferred.
- 1+ years of instructional design experience inclusive of internship;
- Experience with Learning Management System (LMS) in Canvas and/or similar platform in an academic setting; Experience with building online course using LMS (e.g. Canvas, Blackboard, etc.) and online learning; Experience in a higher education environment, preferably in an instructional design role;
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete tasks according to established deadlines;
- Exceptional technology and computer skills, especially in the use of LMS, MS Office Suite, Web Conference, Turnitin, etc.;
- Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills and presentation skills (both online and face-to-face);
- Effective collaboration and partnering skills;
- Professional appearance and demeanor with attention to detail and strong organizational skills needed to accomplish several ongoing assignments simultaneously.
- Position may require moderate travel and occasional irregular work hours.
- Physical requirements are within the normal bounds of an office environment but may include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds.
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Entry Level Instructional Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level instructional assistant job?
Employers hiring entry level instructional assistants typically look for a high school diploma or associate degree, coursework in education or child development, and any hands-on experience with students, whether through a practicum, volunteer tutoring, or classroom observation. A willingness to work with diverse learners and basic familiarity with classroom technology gives candidates a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level instructional assistants?
Companies hiring entry level instructional assistants right now include Texas A&M University, Merrimack College, and University of Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Public school districts, charter networks, and special education service providers make up the largest share of employers actively filling roles at this experience level.
Are there remote entry level instructional assistant jobs?
Yes, though most instructional assistant work is in-person by nature. About 0% of entry level instructional assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, concentrated in online tutoring programs, virtual schools, and ed-tech platforms that support students outside a traditional classroom setting.
Are these new grad instructional assistant jobs?
Yes, the openings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior instructional assistant roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or student teaching toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong portfolio of classroom work in place of full-time employment history.
Which industries hire the most entry level instructional assistants?
Entry Level instructional assistant roles concentrate in Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on paraprofessionals to support teachers and specialists across general education, special education, and intervention programs where student-to-staff ratios require additional hands.