INSTRUCTOR, ACADEMICS

The GEO Group•South Bay, FL

About The Position

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation. Who We Are: GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes. Why Work for GEO: We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful. As an Academic Instructor with us, you will be teaching in a classroom environment to provide diverse students with adult basic education, English language development, special education, and basic subjects including reading, mathematics, and language arts. This role will require you to: Summary Maintains a classroom environment that facilitates the teaching of Adult Basic Education, English Language Development, and basic subjects required to pass the GED or equivalent examination. Teaches one or more subjects including, but not limited to reading, mathematics, and language arts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
Possess or be eligible to apply for a State of Florida Educator’s certificate. (Non-Certified applicants must obtain a State or Florida Educator’s Certificate within twelve (12) months of hire.)
NOTE for Veterans/spouses ONLY: If applicant is a Veteran or a Veteran’s spouse (in Florida), they can apply and receive a Temporary License if they meet the following:
Minimum of forty-eight (48) months of military service with an honorable/medical discharge.
Minimum of sixty (60) college credits with a 2.5 grade point average.
Passing score on a Florida subject area examination.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of relevant teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides classroom instruction in the areas of basic education subjects including career planning, social adjustment, and general life skills information.
May instruct conversational English, and ideas and customs in English to students with limited English proficiency.
Maintains records including testing, daily inmate/detainee work, attendance and general record keeping.
Evaluates and maintains inmate/detainee academic progress.
Provides individual tutoring.
Performs other duties as assigned.