Corrections Education Instructor

Captivate Perspective Corporation•Washington, DC

2d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Captivate Perspectives Corporation is seeking an experienced instructor to deliver education, career readiness, workforce training, and professional development to justice-involved youth and adults in correctional and secure educational environments. Courses include Hospitality and Tourism, Core Construction, Digital Literacy, Financial Education, Re-Entry Planning, 21st Century Skills, Workplace Mathematics, and Employability Skills. The role supports participants in developing workplace competencies, marketable skills, career pathways, and preparation for employment, reentry, and long-term economic mobility. The instructor delivers learner-centered instruction using approved curricula, lesson plans, instructional resources, and competency-based assessments, adapting approaches for diverse learning needs and working in facilities where computer, technology, or internet access may be limited. The role requires professional and culturally responsive engagement, effective classroom management, and compliance with facility regulations, security protocols, and confidentiality requirements. The position is in person at designated correctional or secure educational facilities throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Schedules may include daytime, evening, or weekend work depending on program needs and facility access. Employment is contingent on applicable screening, background checks, and facility clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Workforce Development, Career and Technical Education, Human Services, Construction, Business, Social Sciences, or a closely related field.
At least two years of experience delivering education, workforce development training, adult learning programs, vocational instruction, or career readiness services.
Demonstrated experience facilitating instruction for adult learners, youth, or people from diverse educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Strong classroom management, instructional delivery, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop lesson plans, deliver structured instruction, assess learning outcomes, and maintain accurate documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard instructional technology.
Ability to work independently while meeting program expectations and deadlines.
Ability to successfully complete required criminal background investigations, security screening, and facility clearance procedures.
Ability to comply with correctional facility policies, security requirements, and confidentiality protocols.
Comfort working in structured institutional environments and following facility-specific safety and security protocols.
Ability to work daytime, evening, or weekend schedules based on program needs and facility access requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in correctional institutions, detention centers, juvenile justice facilities, alternative education programs, or community-based reentry programs.

Responsibilities

Facilitate engaging, interactive, learner-centered workforce development and career readiness classes.
Deliver structured instruction using approved curricula, lesson plans, instructional resources, and competency-based assessments.
Adapt instructional strategies to diverse learning abilities, educational backgrounds, and participant needs.
Use hands-on learning, practical applications, collaborative activities, real-world workforce scenarios, differentiated instruction, project-based learning, and experiential learning.
Establish and maintain a positive, respectful, structured, and supportive classroom environment.
Deliver instruction effectively in secure facilities where access to computers, technology, and the internet may be limited or restricted.
Assist participants in identifying realistic employment opportunities, career goals, and professional development pathways.
Support participants in developing the knowledge, confidence, and competencies needed to enter or reenter the workforce.
Deliver programming in accordance with correctional facility regulations, safety protocols, and institutional procedures.
Build positive professional relationships with justice-involved participants while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Apply trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and restorative instructional approaches; promote accountability, personal responsibility, self-efficacy, and positive decision-making.
Collaborate with correctional education administrators, facility personnel, program coordinators, and instructional staff.
Maintain accurate attendance, instructional records, progress reports, and assessment documentation.
Administer pre-assessments, post-assessments, knowledge checks, and performance-based evaluations; monitor engagement, skill attainment, course completion, and instructional objectives.
Submit timely instructional reports, attendance sheets, and required program documentation in compliance with organizational, contractual, and confidentiality requirements.
Identify learning gaps and implement appropriate instructional interventions.
Assist with participant recognition, completion certificates, and graduation activities.
Prepare instructional materials, lesson plans, learning activities, and classroom resources before scheduled sessions.
Coordinate with program leadership to align instruction with contract objectives, performance indicators, and expected outcomes.
Participate in orientation, professional development, training, program planning, and quality improvement activities.
Recommend curriculum enhancements and instructional improvements.
Maintain professionalism, reliability, punctuality, and instructional excellence.