Instructional Assistant Cover Letters provide an overview of the abilities of the applicant who intends to work as an assistant to the instructor / teacher. By its very nature, the position is secondary and the candidate must be ready to play second fiddle to the main instructor. The other requirement of this job is the readiness to act as a friend, philosopher, and guide to students. The applicant must monitor and supervise the students during their classes and breaks. He has to be friendly with the students but not too friendly.
The responsibilities of this position include assisting the teacher in preparation of course material, filing and documentation of papers, and typing and photocopying of course material. This position also has many duties of a clerical nature. These include taking and recording daily attendance, maintaining records of student grades and performance, assessing assignments and homework, helping students with their research, maintenance of classroom supplies, making arrangements for presentations that use projectors and other miscellaneous responsibilities. The cover letter should bring out the ability of the candidate to handle all these duties.
Instructional Assistant Cover Letters must also portray the applicant as someone who is independent and can perform his duties with the least amount of supervision. In fact, he is supposed to supervise students. This points to a certain level of discretion and initiative that the candidate must possess and this should be highlighted in the letter. All in all, the cover letter should point the recruiter towards the resume and with the resume it should form a complete and coherent job application.
Here is an example of instructional assistant cover letter:
December 2, 2011
Richard O'Brien
5000 Alcala Park,
San Diego, CA 92110
619-260-3726
richard.obrien@gmail.com
Marcus Broody
Chief Instructor,
Grand InfoTech,
200 Cedar Street,
San Diego, CA 92101
Dear Mr. Broody,
This is with reference to your advertisement in the "Los Angeles Times", dated November 29, 2011, inviting applications for the position of instructional assistant in your reputed organization. This letter is an expression of interest in the said position. I have three years of experience in assisting software instructors and I satisfy the eligibility criteria for the said position in your organization, as mentioned in the advertisement. I am looking for an opportunity to work with an institution known for its comprehensive approach towards training.
My experience as an instructional assistant has provided me with a clear idea of the full nature of the position. I like to work with students and fill in the gaps that classroom sessions usually leave. I have a friendly yet firm attitude with excellent communication and interpersonal skills that have proved invaluable for my professional career. The responsibilities I have handled so far include providing support to teachers by recording daily attendance and grades, arranging projector for classroom presentations, supporting students with research for projects and compilation of this research, maintenance of classroom supplies and its collection - distribution, and typing and photocopying class material.
Supervision and monitoring of students in the campus during breaks and field trips are some of the other duties I have successfully executed. On certain occasions I have acted as an intermediary between placement officers from the industry and my employers. Apart from all this, I have a passion for the job that encourages me to help students. My educational qualifications include a high school diploma and certification in the C programming language. I am presently pursuing certification in Java language.
If given an opportunity, I will serve your organization to the best of my abilities. I have attached my resume with this letter. You can contact me on the telephone number or the email address mentioned above.
Yours Sincerely,
(Richard O'Brien)
Instructional Assistant Cover Letters should be comprehensive yet brief documents that outline the ability and the readiness of the applicant to act as an aide to the instructor / teacher. On numerous occasions, the candidate may be required to go out of the way to take care of his duties.