Instructor

Ivy Tech Community College•Madison, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ivy Tech is currently accepting applications for a DWD/Adult Basic Education Instructor located at the Plainfield Correctional Facility. This is a full-time, year-round teaching position located in Plainfield, IN at the Plainfield Correctional Facility. The instructor will help students to learn subject matter which will lead toward fulfillment of their potential intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. The role directs, assesses, and evaluates the learning experiences of the students along with assessing the effectiveness of the academic area/s in which they are employed to teach.

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

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
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
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
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)
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services