Vocational Instructor - Carpentry

CoreCivic; Whiteville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Vocational Instructor - Carpentry to deliver vocational training in a secure, institutional setting. You will teach carpentry and related trades to inmates/students, plan curricula, and assess progress to help learners gain practical skills for employment.

The role requires a trade certification and at least 5 years of related experience, with strong instruction and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
• Five years of full-time wage-earning experience in the subject vocational trade or career readiness.
• Must possess current trade certification in the subject vocational area or be eligible for provisional licensure.
• Must have the ability to give clear instructions in the trade and/or vocational area.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and a valid driver’s license.

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, audiovisual aids; evaluate progress and issue reports.

Skills

Instruction in trade

Communication skills

Public speaking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

$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 - Carpentry 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