INSTRUCTOR, ACADEMICS

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking an Academic Instructor in New York to provide adult basic education and English language development. You will instruct diverse students in essential subjects like mathematics and language arts, and maintain essential records.

A Bachelor’s degree and eligibility for a Florida educator’s certificate are required, along with a preference for those with two years of teaching experience. Join us for a meaningful career in correctional education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Eligible to apply for a State of Florida Educator’s certificate.
• Two years of relevant teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach adult basic education, English language development, and special education.
• Instruct conversational English to students with limited English proficiency.
• Maintain academic progress records of inmates/detainees.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom instruction

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

State of Florida Educator’s certificate

Job description

Benefits

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• 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

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

As an Academic Instructor with us, you will be teaching in a classroom environment to provide diverse students with adult basic education, English language development, special education, and basic subjects including reading, mathematics, and language arts.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides classroom instruction in the areas of basic education subjects including career planning, social adjustment, and general life skills information.
• May instruct conversational English, and ideas and customs in English to students with limited English proficiency.
• Maintains records including testing, daily inmate/detainee work, attendance and general record keeping.
• Evaluates and maintains inmate/detainee academic progress.
• Provides individual tutoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Possess or be eligible to apply for a State of Florida Educator’s certificate. (Non-Certified applicants must obtain a State or Florida Educator’s Certificate within twelve (12) months of hire.)
• Two (2) years of relevant teaching experience preferred.
  • NOTE for Veterans/spouses ONLY: If applicant is a Veteran or a Veteran’s spouse (in Florida), they can apply and receive a Temporary License if they meet the following:
    • Minimum of forty-eight (48) months of military service with an honorable/medical discharge.
    • Minimum of sixty (60) college credits with a 2.5 grade point average.
    • Passing score on a Florida subject area examination.

Facility Overview

The facility provides a full range of correctional services including dental, medical and psychological services, education, and vocational training. Work and educational programs are designed to reduce recidivism and include academic and vocational education, vocational planning, substance abuse education, general counseling, life skills and transition planning.