Horticulture Instructor

Management and Training Corporation•Marion, OH

6d•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 position supports an at-risk population in developing skills for a return to a healthy, productive life. The instructor manages classroom and laboratory activities and helps learners master competencies for entry into, advancement in, and upgrading of occupations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the vocation certified to teach; alternatively, 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 required 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 promote positive changes in inmate behavior.
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 behavior and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.