Vocational Instructor - Teknimedia

CoreCivic; Tutwiler (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Vocational Instructor to provide instructional services in a secure facility, teaching trades such as business, computers/technology, carpentry, plumbing and related subjects. You will plan curricula, document a program of study and use instructional aids to evaluate inmate progress.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with four years of relevant trade experience or three years as an approved instructor, plus credentials; a valid driver's license and MS Office

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Four years full-time experience in the trade or three years as a certified instructor.
• Must possess or be eligible for required certification/licensing.
• Continued employment contingent on credentials.
• Ability to give clear instructions in the trade/vocational area.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Computers/Horticulture instructors may substitute a Bachelor's degree for experience.
• Minimum age 18.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course objectives following curriculum standards and contract requirements.
• Plan and document a program of study meeting student needs and abilities.
• Provide instruction with materials; evaluate performance and issue progress reports.

Skills

Instructing/Teaching

Clear instructions

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Four years experience in the trade or three years as a certified instructor

Bachelor's degree substitution for Computers or Horticulture instructors

Age 18+

Job description

$19.48 / 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.
• Four 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.