Coding Classroom Facilitator — Empower Reentry Learners

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Persevere is seeking a Classroom Facilitator (Teaching Assistant) to work inside the Leath Correctional Institution in Greenwood, SC. This full-time role supports remote instructors and helps students progress through Persevere’s coding curriculum in a structured classroom setting.

You will manage the classroom, provide technical support for remote instruction, assist with recruitment and instruction, and maintain progress notes while collaborating with facility staff.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of coding experience.
• Teaching tech experience highly desirable.
• Reliability and the ability to report to work daily.
• Reliable transportation to and from the work site.
• Ability to work while intermittently sitting and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with a diverse group of students.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Management: Sign for keys and radio (if required).
• Take Attendance.
• Order meals for class (as required).
• Ensure the classroom is safe and secure and students adhere to policy.
• Manage the day to day operations of the classroom.
• Technical Support: Ensure setup of A/V equipment for remote instruction and outside guest speakers.
• Troubleshoot technical issues that may arise and direct issue to appropriate staff member.
• Use Vant4gePoint (or other designated data system) to track participant progress.
• Participant Support: Develop a relationship of trust with each student.
• Monitor the attitude, effort, and stress of participants and provide feedback to program management.
• Provide individualized support to students as needed.
• Program Support: Maintain a positive relationship with facility staff.
• Communicate classroom status and needs to program management in a timely manner.
• Communicate with the Instructor, Case Manager, Technology Employment Specialist in a timely manner.
• Input progress notes on participants to share with case management team.
• Assist in the presentation of Career Readiness materials.
• Assist in the presentation of Reentry documentation for participants.
• Recruitment: Maintain understanding of student eligibility criteria.
• Participate in recruitment of students.
• Review applications for completeness, accuracy, and eligibility.
• Assist with coordination of interviews.
• Instruction: Familiar with PCC, Persevere Plus and Career Readiness Curriculum.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Teach Intro to Tech.
• Teach Career Readiness.
• Maintain competency in each major PCC module.
• Grade assessments and assignments as required.
• Serve as classroom instructor in their absence.
• Provide feedback on curriculum development and platform development.
• Personal: Participate in required training for the facility.
• Complete corporate training on a timely basis.
• Actively participate in all staff meetings.
• Accurately complete timesheet as required.
• Participate in cross training of Persevere staff.
• Interact with staff and student sin a trauma‑informed, racially‑equitable, and gender‑responsive manner.

Skills

Coding experience

Teaching tech experience

Reliability

Job description

Persevere is seeking a Classroom Facilitator (Teaching Assistant) to work inside the Leath Correctional Institution in Greenwood, SC. This full-time role supports remote instructors and helps students progress through Persevere’s coding curriculum in a structured classroom setting.

You will manage the classroom, provide technical support for remote instruction, assist with recruitment and instruction, and maintain progress notes while collaborating with facility staff.