HVAC & Trades Vocational Instructor

CoreCivic; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Vocational Instructor to deliver occupational and vocational training in a secure, institutional setting. The role focuses on trades such as business, carpentry, plumbing, and technology to help inmates develop marketable skills.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid trade certification and be licensed or eligible for provisional teaching licensure in Tennessee, with at least five years of relevant wage-earning experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Five years of full-time wage-earning experience in the past eight years in the subject vocational trade or in career readiness skills.
• Must have current trade certification and be licensed or eligible for provisional teaching licensure and trade certification per Tennessee DOE requirements.
• Ability to give clear instructions in the trade/vocational area.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum age 18.

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

Instruction ability

Driver's license

18+ age

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade certification

Licensed or provisional licensure per TN DOE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Vocational Instructor to deliver occupational and vocational training in a secure, institutional setting. The role focuses on trades such as business, carpentry, plumbing, and technology to help inmates develop marketable skills.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid trade certification and be licensed or eligible for provisional teaching licensure in Tennessee, with at least five years of relevant wage-earning experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office.