Electrical Trades Instructor for Vocational Training

The GEO Group, Inc.; Golden Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; 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. is seeking a Vocational Instructor to create and maintain a vocational technical and academic environment for inmates/detainees, maximizing learning potential and enabling them to perform vocational tasks.

The role involves classroom instruction, demonstrations, and practical exercises, with responsibility for testing, attendance, lesson planning, and student counseling. A stable, compliant program supports inmate education and reentry outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CTE certification in the occupational area required.
• Five (5) years verified work experience in the trade area required.
• Must be able to deal with people in a variety of changing and complex situations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction to inmates/detainees for various labor and/or technical skills through classroom instruction, demonstration, and practical exercises.
• Maintains records including testing, daily offender work, attendance, and general record keeping.
• Assesses educational needs of inmates, develops lesson plans to address those needs with individualized assignments and training.
• Administers, scores, and interprets examinations and proficiency indicators.
• Counsels students concerning their performance, behavior, and personal problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

People skills

Organization

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

CTE certification in the occupational area

5 years trade experience

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Vocational Instructor to create and maintain a vocational technical and academic environment for inmates/detainees, maximizing learning potential and enabling them to perform vocational tasks.

The role involves classroom instruction, demonstrations, and practical exercises, with responsibility for testing, attendance, lesson planning, and student counseling. A stable, compliant program supports inmate education and reentry outcomes.