Academic Instructor

CoreCivic; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Lake City, FL is seeking an Academic Instructor to provide instruction in basic education to inmates in a residential setting. You will develop lesson plans, deliver engaging lessons, and assess student progress to help inmates become mature, responsible citizens.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Florida educator credentials or eligibility, with timelines for certification. Correctional education experience is preferred, and proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Florida Professional Educator's Certificate.
• Non-certified applicants must obtain a Florida Temporary Educator's Certificate within twelve (12) months.
• Must obtain Florida Department of Education Professional Educator's Certificate within thirty-six (36) months.
• Experience in correctional custody/law enforcement preferred.
• Continued employment contingent upon credentials.
• Three years of classroom instruction experience is preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course objectives following curriculum standards and contract requirements.
• Plan program of study, lesson plans, assignments, and tests under supervision.
• Provide instruction using outlines, handouts, texts, and audiovisual aids.
• Administer tests to evaluate progress and competency in subject matter.
• Assist students with individualized instruction as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Classroom instruction experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Florida Professional Educator's Certificate

Florida Temporary Educator's Certificate

Florida DOE certification timeline

Job description

$25.85 per hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking an

$25.85 per hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking an Academic Instructor who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in a residential setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

The Academic Instructor provides instruction in basic education subjects such as mathematics, science, social studies, reading, writing and language arts, to help inmates/students learn skills that will contribute to their development as mature, responsible citizens. The Academic Instructor maintains a positive learning environment, adopting secure classroom management practices, and develops level appropriate lesson plans.

• Prepare course objectives following curriculum standards and applicable requirements by contract
• Plan a program of study, lesson plans, assignments, and tests under general supervision.
• Provides instruction using course outline, handouts and texts, audiovisual aids and other materials.
• Administer tests to evaluate students' progress and competency with subject matter.
• Assist students with individualized instruction as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree is required.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a current Florida Department of Education Professional Educator's Certificate.
• Non-certified applicants must possess or be eligible to obtain a Florida Temporary Educator's Certificate within twelve (12) months of hire date.
• Must obtain a Florida Department of Education Professional Educator's Certificate within thirty-six (36) months of hire date or prior to the expiration of the Temporary certificate.
• Experience in correctional custody/law enforcement preferred.
• Continued employment in this position will be contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining required agency credentials.
• Three years of classroom instruction experience is preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran.