ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR

The GEO Group, Inc.; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. in Florida is seeking an Academic Instructor to provide GED and basic education instruction in a correctional education setting.

You will teach one or more subjects such as reading, math, and language arts while supporting inmate progress toward passing the GED or equivalent exam. Responsibilities include maintaining classroom records, assessing student progress, and offering individual tutoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• State of Florida Educator's certificate or eligibility to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Two (2) years of relevant teaching experience preferred.
• Veterans/spouses: may obtain a Temporary License if requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• The Academic Instructor provides classroom instruction in basic education subjects including career planning, social adjustment, and general life/skills knowledge.
• May instruct conversational English and ideas and customs in English to students with limited English proficiency.
• Maintains records including testing, attendance and general record keeping.
• Evaluates and maintains inmate/detainee academic progress.
• Provides individual tutoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Assessment and record-keeping

Student tutoring

English language instruction

Career planning support

Education

Bachelor's degree

State of Florida Educator's certificate eligibility

Job description

Benefits Information

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work For GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary

The Academic Instructor maintains a classroom environment that facilitates the teaching of Adult Basic Education, English Language Development, and basic subjects required to pass the GED or equivalent examination. Teaches one or more subjects including, but not limited to reading, mathematics, and language arts.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• The Academic Instructor provides classroom instruction in the areas of basic education subjects including career planning, social adjustment, and general life/skills knowledge.
• May instruct conversational English, and ideas and customs in English to students with limited English proficiency.
• The Academic Instructor maintains records including testing, daily inmate/detainee work, attendance and general record keeping.
• Evaluates and maintains inmate/detainee academic progress.
• The Academic Instructor provides individual tutoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Possess or be eligible to apply for a State of Florida Educator's certificate. (Non-Certified applicants must obtain a State or Florida Educator's Certificate within twelve (12) months of hire.)
• Two (2) years of relevant teaching experience preferred.
  • NOTE for Veterans/spouses ONLY: If applicant is a Veteran or a Veteran's spouse (in Florida), they can apply and receive a Temporary License if they meet the following:
    • Minimum of forty-eight (48) months of military service with an honorable/medical discharge.
    • Minimum of sixty (60) college credits with a 2.5 grade point average.
    • Passing score on a Florida subject area examination.

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