Vocational Instructor-Horticulture

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

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Vocational Instructor to deliver vocational and occupational courses in a secure institutional setting. The role focuses on teaching trades like business, carpentry, plumbing and technology to inmates to build skills and readiness for employment.

Responsibilities include planning a career-focused curriculum, using instructional materials and evaluating progress. A high school diploma or GED with a relevant certification is required, plus three years in the field or as a

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for or certified by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, by the NCCER or by a comparable entity in the subject areas of instruction.
• Three years of full-time, wage-earning experience in the subject vocational trade or in career readiness skills, or three years of experience as a certified instructor teaching in the specific trade or subject area.
• Must have the ability to give clear instructions in the trade and/or vocational area.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course objectives following curriculum standards and contract requirements.
• 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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Instructional skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

NCCER or PSC certification

Tools

A/V aids

Job description

$19.92 per hour

At CoreCivic,our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards ofprofessionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We arecurrently seeking a Vocational Instructor who has a passion for providingthe highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join ateam that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities weserve.

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.
• Must be eligible for or be certified by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) or by a comparable entity in the subject areas of instruction.
• 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.
• 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.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

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