INSTRUCTOR, VOCATIONAL Welding

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Group in the United States is seeking a Vocational Instructor to provide classroom instruction and hands-on skills to inmates. The focus is to develop technical and academic learning environments that help participants maximize their potential and prepare for reentry.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor's preferred) and, if possible, a Florida Educator’s certificate or eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, or a Bachelor's with teaching experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus two years teaching experience per ad.
• Possess or be eligible for a Florida Educator’s certificate within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• The Vocational Instructor delivers classroom instruction and practical exercises to inmates.
• Maintains and files attendance, testing, and progress records.
• Develops lesson plans addressing educational needs of inmates.
• Administers and scores examinations and interprets proficiency indicators.
• Counsels students on performance and behavior.

Skills

Teaching

Record keeping

Counseling

Inmate interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

State Florida Educator’s certificate or eligible

Job description

Benefits Information

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

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

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

Summary

This is an academic programs position. The focus is to create a vocational technical and academic environment that provides inmates/detainees the opportunity to maximize their learning potential and achieve or enhance an ability to perform vocational tasks.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Vocational Instructor provides instruction to inmates/detainees for various labor and/or technical skills through classroom instruction, demonstration and practical exercises.
• Maintains records including testing, daily offender work, attendance and general record keeping.
• The Vocational Instructor assesses educational needs of inmates, develops lessons plans to address those needs to include individualized assignments and training.
• Administers, scores, and interprets examinations and proficiency indicators.
• The Vocational Instructor counsels students concerning their performance, behavior and personal problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalency and five (5) years relevant wage-earning work experience required. OR
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years teaching experience 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.)

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.

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