Academic Instructor

CoreCivic; Nicholls (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in the United States is seeking an Academic Instructor to deliver basic education to inmates in a secure setting. The role focuses on math, science, reading, writing and language arts.

You will maintain a positive classroom environment, develop level-appropriate lesson plans, and assess student progress with tests and individualized instruction.

A Bachelor's degree is required; teaching license preferred; must meet credential requirements and hold a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Teaching license preferred.
• Must be eligible for credentials required by contract/state.
• Three years of classroom instruction experience.
• 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 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

$19.92 / 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 an institutional, secure 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.
• A teaching license is preferred.
• Must possess or be eligible for certification, license or other credentials required by contract and/or state of employment.
• Continued employment in this position will be contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining required agency credentials.
• Three years of classroom instruction …?
• 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.