Academics Instructor

About the role

Does educating others inspire you? If so, join our team where we value your inspiration! The Wilkinson County Correctional Facility located in Woodville MS, is now hiring educators to assist with making a difference in the lives of those on the inside.

Responsibilities

Instructors are responsible for providing instruction to inmates in accordance with approved curricula. Provide inmates with basic direction in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

• Plan and conduct classes for inmates in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Education Development (GED), life skills, cultural awareness, health education and special curriculum and other subjects selected to correspond with the ability and limitations of the class.
• Prepare special teaching plans, courses, and activities and learning experiences appropriate for the specific inmates assigned.
• Utilize appropriate audio and visual teaching materials individualized to the specific need of the inmate.
• Administer individual educational tests and learning aptitude tests and use the results for prescriptive instruction.
• Participate in staff conferences to develop and improve educational programs.
• Counsel and advise inmates on academic problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• One (1) year related experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license in the state of Mississippi or Louisiana with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
• Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements (post-hire).

Pay

$20/hr.

Schedule

Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8-5pm

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays (9 total)
• Opportunities for career advancement

Location: 2999 US-61, Woodville, MS 39669