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$24.72 / 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.
• Six years of verified full-time, wage-earning experience in the subject vocational trade; or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university and two years of verified full-time, wage-earning experience in the subject vocational trade is required.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a current Florida Department of Education Professional Educator’s Certificate. Non-certified applicants must possess or be eligible to obtain a Florida Temporary Educator’s Certificate within twelve (12) months of hire date.
• Must obtain a Florida Department of Education Professional Educator’s Certificate within thirty-six (36) months of hire date or prior to the expiration of the Temporary certificate.
• Experience in correctional custody/law enforcement preferred.
• 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.
