Academic Instructor

CoreCivic; Town of Clifton (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking an Academic Instructor to provide instruction in basic education subjects to inmates/students in a secure, institutional setting. The role emphasizes creating level-appropriate lesson plans, maintaining a positive learning environment, and secure classroom management practices.

The instructor will cover mathematics, science, social studies, reading, writing, and language arts, using course outlines and materials to assess progress and support development into mature,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Teaching license preferred.
• Must obtain and/or maintain required agency credentials.
• Three years of classroom instruction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching license preferred

State credential to teach

Driver's license

Job description

$27.13 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 certificate or license in accordance with Tennessee Department of Education standards to teach in 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 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.