In-Prison Coding Classroom Facilitator

Persevere; Pahokee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Persevere is a national nonprofit operating a classroom at Florida State Prison in Pahokee, delivering the Persevere Coding Curriculum under a remote instructor. This is a full-time, exempt position with excellent benefits and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

You will manage daily classroom operations, provide technical and participant support, assist with recruitment, and contribute to Career Readiness and Reentry materials for students.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of coding experience.
• Teaching tech experience is highly desirable.
• Reliable transportation to and from the work site.
• Reliable daily attendance and punctuality.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Management: Sign for keys, open classroom, take attendance, and ensure safety and security.
• Technical Support: Set up A/V equipment for remote instruction and troubleshoot issues.
• Participant Support: Build trust with students and monitor attitude and stress.
• Program Support: Maintain relationships with facility staff and communicate needs to management.
• Recruitment: Review applications for eligibility and assist with interviews.
• Instruction: Teach Intro to Tech and Career Readiness, maintain curriculum competence.
• Personal: Complete required training and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Coding experience

Teaching tech experience

Reliability

Transportation

Communication skills

Organization

PCC Curriculum

Persevere Curriculum

Tools

PCC Curriculum

Persevere Curriculum

Job description

Persevere is a national nonprofit operating a classroom at Florida State Prison in Pahokee, delivering the Persevere Coding Curriculum under a remote instructor. This is a full-time, exempt position with excellent benefits and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

You will manage daily classroom operations, provide technical and participant support, assist with recruitment, and contribute to Career Readiness and Reentry materials for students.