Hands-On Vocational Instructor for Trades & Tech

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Tutwiler (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Vocational Instructor to deliver instructional services in vocational trades within an institutional setting, helping inmates or students learn specified trades such as business, computers, carpentry, plumbing, and related skills.

Responsibilities include planning curricula, documenting study programs, and using various instructional materials to evaluate progress and provide additional instruction as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
• Three years of full‑time wage‑earning experience in the subject vocational trade or in career readiness skills to include technical trade experience; or three years of experience as a certified instructor teaching in the specific trade or subject area is required.
• Must possess or be eligible for certification and/or 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.
• Must have the ability to give clear instructions in the trade and/or vocational area.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Instructors teaching Computers or Horticulture may substitute a Bachelor's degree in the field of study related to the work assignment for the experience requirement.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course objectives following curriculum standards and applicable requirements by contract.
• Plan and document a program of study that meets the individual needs and abilities of students.
• Provide instruction using handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials. Evaluate students' performance and issue progress reports as required. Assist students with additional instruction as needed.

Skills

Clear instruction ability

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree in related field (Computers/Horticulture substitution)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Vocational Instructor to deliver instructional services in vocational trades within an institutional setting, helping inmates or students learn specified trades such as business, computers, carpentry, plumbing, and related skills.

Responsibilities include planning curricula, documenting study programs, and using various instructional materials to evaluate progress and provide additional instruction as needed.