Academic Instructor

CoreCivic • Tutwiler, MS

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About The Position

The Academic Instructor provides instruction in basic education subjects, including mathematics, science, social studies, reading, writing, and language arts, to help inmates/students develop skills that contribute to becoming mature, responsible citizens. The instructor maintains a positive learning environment, uses secure classroom management practices, and develops lesson plans appropriate to students’ levels.

The role prepares course objectives in accordance with curriculum standards and applicable contract requirements, plans programs of study, lessons, assignments, and tests under general supervision, and delivers instruction using course outlines, handouts, texts, audiovisual aids, and other materials. The instructor evaluates student progress and competency through testing and provides individualized instruction as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess or be eligible for certifications, licenses, or other credentials required by contract and/or the state of employment.
• Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining required agency credentials.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching license preferred.
• Three years of classroom instruction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course objectives following curriculum standards and applicable contract requirements.
• Plan programs of study, lesson plans, assignments, and tests under general supervision.
• Provide instruction using course outlines, handouts, texts, audiovisual aids, and other materials.
• Administer tests to evaluate students’ progress and competency in the subject matter.
• Assist students with individualized instruction as needed.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and use secure classroom management practices.
• Develop lesson plans appropriate to students’ levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time