Vocational Instructor - Career Exploration

$28.22 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 - Career Exploration 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.
• 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