Inmate Computer Based Education Instructor

Austincc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia is seeking an Inmate Computer Based Education Instructor to support an instructional program inside correctional facilities. You will advise, instruct and monitor inmates participating in a computerized education program focused on basic reading, writing, and life skills, helping them prepare for diploma equivalency testing.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least two years of correctional experience or two years

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of correctional experience
• Two years of educational counseling or teaching experience.
• Correctional experience may replace the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Advise, instruct and monitor inmates participating in a computerized education program.
• Assess the educational level of inmates and explain computer-access procedures.
• Provide supplemental material for individual instruction to inmates as needed.
• Motivate and encourage inmates to participate in the program.

Skills

Motivating inmates

Counseling

Education advising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Inmate Computer Based Education Instructor

All applications will be accepted from 8/31/2026 to 9/13/2026.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact- The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth- Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion- Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits- We care about your well-being.

General Job Description:

This is instructional work in an inmate computer-based education program. The employees in this class advise, instruct and monitor inmates participating in a computerized, programmed educational, social and life skills instruction program. The Programs are intended to improve basic reading and writing skills, social and life skills, and prepare inmates for high school diploma equivalency testing. The employees in this class assess the educational level of inmates, explain computer-access procedures, advise inmates in response to programmed questions and instructions, explain educational materials presented, and provide supplemental material for individual instruction to specific inmates as needed. Motivating and/or encouraging inmates to participate in the program is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative superior and involves conditions which can only be partially controlled.

The Requirements are as follows:

Education

Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

2. EXPERIENCE:

Two years of correctional experience

OR
Two years of educational counseling or teaching experience.

Note:Correctional experience may replace the required education on a year-for-year basis.

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