Vocational Instructor - Core

CoreCivic; Whiteville (AR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Vocational Instructor to provide instructional services in vocational and technical trades for inmates/students within a secure setting. The role focuses on delivering curriculum-aligned courses and helping learners acquire practical skills.

The instructor will plan lessons, assess progress, and provide support to students while maintaining compliance with contract requirements and safety standards in a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Five years of full-time experience in the vocational trade or career readiness skills.
• Must have current trade certification or be eligible for licensure.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience in vocational trades

Clear instruction delivery

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade certification eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

$28.22 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 - Corewhohas 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