Vocational Instructor - Career Exploration

CoreCivic; Clifton (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Vocational Instructor - Career Exploration to deliver instructional services in an institutional setting. The role focuses on vocational trades and career readiness, helping inmates develop practical skills and meet curriculum standards.

The successful candidate will hold required trade certification, have five years of relevant full-time experience, and be able to instruct clearly using standard materials.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Five years of full-time, wage-earning experience in the trade or career readiness.
• Current trade certification and eligibility for TN licensure per DOE requirements.
• Ability to give clear instructions and use standard materials.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum age 18.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course objectives following curriculum standards and contract requirements.
• Plan and document a program of study meeting students' needs and abilities.
• Provide instruction with handouts, texts, and audiovisual aids; evaluate progress and report results.

Skills

Teaching

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Clear communication

Education

HS diploma/GED

Trade certification

Job description

$27.13 per hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven bya deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibilityto better the public good. We are currently seeking a Vocational Instructor - Career Exploration whohas a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional,secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact forthe people and communities we serve.

The Vocational Instructor performs instructional services of vocational and/or occupational subjects, such as business, computers/technology, carpentry, plumbing and trades which are designed to help inmates/students learn specified subject matter and acquire vocational skills.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.

• Five years of full-time, wage-earning experience out of the past eight years in the subject vocational trade or in career readiness skills to include technical trade experience is required.

• Must possess current trade certification in the subject vocational area of instruction and be licensed, or be eligible for provisional teaching licensure and trade certification in accordance with Tennessee Department of Education requirements.

• Must have the ability to give clear instructions in the trade and/or vocational area.

• Experience in Microsoft Office applications is required.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran