Vocational Instructor – Computers

CoreCivic; Nicholls (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic seeks a Vocational Instructor to deliver vocational and/or occupational instruction in a secure, institutional setting. The role focuses on teaching trades such as business, computers/technology, carpentry, plumbing and related skills to inmates/students, with emphasis on clear instructional delivery and progress evaluation.

The position requires supporting curriculum standards, maintaining required credentials, and using varied teaching aids to ensure student learning and competency.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Three years of full-time vocational or trade experience, or three years as a certified instructor.
• Must obtain certification/license as required by contract/state of employment.
• Continued employment contingent on maintaining required credentials.
• Must be able to give clear instructions in the trade/vocational area.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Instructors in Computers/Horticulture may substitute a Bachelor’s degree for experience.
• Minimum age requirement: 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course objectives following curriculum standards and requirements by contract.
• Plan and document a program of study that meets individual needs and abilities of students.
• Provide instruction using handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials; evaluate students’ performance and issue progress reports.

Skills

Clear instruction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade/subject experience requirement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

$19.92 / 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 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.

• Three years of full-time, wage-earning experience in the subject vocational trade or in career readiness skills to include technical trade experience; or three years of experience as a certified instructor teaching in the specific trade or subject area is required.

• Must possess or be eligible for certification and/or license, or other credentials required by contract and/or state of employment.

• Continued employment in this position will be contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining required agency credentials.

• 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.

• Instructors teaching Computers or Horticulture may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in the field of study related to the work assignment for the experience requirement.

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

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