Academic Instructor

CoreCivic • Lake City, FL

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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 instructor prepares course objectives in accordance with curriculum standards and applicable contractual requirements; plans programs of study, lesson plans, assignments, and tests under general supervision; teaches using course outlines, handouts, texts, audiovisual aids, and other materials; administers tests to evaluate student progress and competency; and provides individualized instruction as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 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 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain a Florida Department of Education Professional Educator’s Certificate within 36 months of hire or before the Temporary certificate expires.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining required agency credentials.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in correctional custody or law enforcement.
• Three years of classroom instruction experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course objectives in accordance with 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 with 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