Horticulture Instructor

MTC Corrections • Marion, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Horticulture Instructor works at the North Central Correctional Complex in Marion, Ohio, delivering hands-on vocational instruction to inmates. The role supports an at-risk population in developing skills and receiving treatment intended to help them return to a healthy, productive life. The instructor provides individualized, competency-based instruction through classroom and laboratory management, develops learning objectives and assessments, adapts instructional materials, and tracks learner progress.

Requirements

• Either a bachelor's degree in the vocation certified to teach, or graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent (GED), three years of experience in the vocation being taught, and valid secondary teaching certification issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
• Successfully complete all annual in-service requirements and pass an annual background check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized competency-based instruction through classroom and laboratory management in the occupational program areas taught to inmates.
• Develop performance objectives and criterion-referenced tests in accordance with established program content.
• Review, select, and adapt instructional materials to help individuals master competencies needed for occupational entry, advancement, and upgrading.
• Plan activities and initiate budget requests to ensure equipment, supplies, and materials are available for a progressive training schedule.
• Monitor motivation, discipline, and learning difficulties to encourage positive behavioral changes among inmates.
• Evaluate and maintain records of youthful offenders' progress toward completing stated performance objectives.
• Complete applicable forms in accordance with facility procedures.
• Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level