Vocational Instructor - Career Exploration PRN

CoreCivic; Whiteville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Vocational Instructor- Career Exploration - PRN in Tennessee to deliver vocational and career readiness instruction in an institutional, secure setting. Responsibilities include planning curricula, delivering lessons, and assessing inmate students.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid trade certification, and current licensure or eligibility for provisional certification. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certification or equivalent is required.
• Five years of full-time, wage-earning experience in the subject vocational trade or career readiness skills within the past eight years.
• 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 per Tennessee DOE 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 of 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course objectives following curriculum standards and contract requirements.
• Plan and document a program of study that meets individual needs of students.
• Provide instruction using handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials; evaluate student performance and issue progress reports as required.
• Assist students with additional instruction as needed.

Skills

Instructional ability

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade certification in subject area

Licensed or eligible for provisional teaching licensure

Job description

$28.22 per hour At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Vocational Instructor- Career Exploration -PRN who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the 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