Adult Basic Education Instructor
About The Position
Ivy Tech is currently accepting applications for an Adult Basic Education Instructor located at the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, IN. Come join our team! General Description of Position: Help students to learn subject matter which will lead toward fulfillment of their potential intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. Directs, assesses, and evaluates the learning experiences of the students along with assessing the effectiveness of the academic area/s in which he/she is employed to teach. This is a full-time, year-round teaching position located at the Miami Correctional Facility. Major Responsibilities: • Maintain records as required by the Department of Corrections, the Correctional Facility, and the College; maintain professional ethics. • Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships. • Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development. • Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, peers, and community leaders. • Prepare and provide quality instruction. • Begin and end classes on time according to DOC, Correctional Facility, and Ivy Tech schedules. • Present clear, complete, and accurate explanations so that students understand what is expected. • Approach subject matter in a positive and enthusiastic manner Receive learners’ questions comfortably and answer them clearly and completely. • Provide consistent, unbiased feedback on student work in a timely fashion. • Make provisions, if known, for students with identified exceptionalities. • Present content relevant to the objectives of the course as found in the syllabi. • Ask relevant questions throughout the lesson to check for understanding. • Encourage active student participation. • Fairly assess student progress as outlined in the syllabi. • Provide for the care and protection of Ivy Tech property. • Select texts, supplementary materials, and equipment necessary for the delivery of course content. • Attends meetings as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid Indiana teaching license
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience in a correctional setting is preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Maintain records as required by the Department of Corrections, the Correctional Facility, and the College; maintain professional ethics.
- Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
- Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, peers, and community leaders.
- Prepare and provide quality instruction.
- Begin and end classes on time according to DOC, Correctional Facility, and Ivy Tech schedules.
- Present clear, complete, and accurate explanations so that students understand what is expected.
- Approach subject matter in a positive and enthusiastic manner Receive learners’ questions comfortably and answer them clearly and completely.
- Provide consistent, unbiased feedback on student work in a timely fashion.
- Make provisions, if known, for students with identified exceptionalities.
- Present content relevant to the objectives of the course as found in the syllabi.
- Ask relevant questions throughout the lesson to check for understanding.
- Encourage active student participation.
- Fairly assess student progress as outlined in the syllabi.
- Provide for the care and protection of Ivy Tech property.
- Select texts, supplementary materials, and equipment necessary for the delivery of course content.
- Attends meetings as required.
Benefits
- Health & Wellness Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
- Retirement & Financial Security 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs Paid professional development opportunities
- Work‑Life Balance Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess Flexible work arrangements where available Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks) Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
- Additional Perks Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
