Business Administration Instructor
About the role
The Small Business Start-Up Instructor is responsible for providing instruction, conducting classroom and lab activities, content coordination and curriculum review for inmates at FCI/FCP Phoenix Prison. The Instructor will deliver all course materials and instruction for the Small Business Start-Up program and prepare inmates for the workplace upon release. The Instructor must be knowledgeable of and adhere to all institutional educational policies and procedures of Southern Careers Institute, as well as any safety and security policies and procedures of FCI/FCP Phoenix Prison. The Instructor must maintain records as required by SCI and FCI/FCP Phoenix Prison.
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead instructor for the assigned teaching field and curriculum program;
- Work in a cooperative setting with administration, students, and support personnel to accomplish the mutual goal of training and placing our students;
- Practice excellence in teaching and instruction;
- Prepare lesson plans and teach course as prescribed by the approved institutional curriculum;
- Issue lab assignments, administer tests and maintain a record of student grades;
- Conduct classes in a professional and educational environment;
- Enforce school and prison policies and procedures;
- Exhibit reliability to the students through good attendance and punctuality (i.e. to start and end class on time);
- Maintain proper discipline and order in the classroom with the assistance of prison personnel so that learning is not hindered by unacceptable student behavior;
- Motivate students to learn and enjoy the material being studied;
- Demonstrate evidence of professional growth and academic currency;
- Assist with problem solving for student issues
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years Instructor experience at a College/Junior College level;
- 2 year's experience working in a correctional facility;
- Bachelor's Degree required;
- Possess skills to provide instruction in Small Business Start Up;
- Compliance with Homeland Security, and Federal procedures including background checks.
Special Duties, Responsibilities, And Expectations
This course will be taught over a period at the Federal Correctional Institute. As the lead instructor of this course, you will be required to adhere to special policies, procedures and expectations set by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Department of Justice. You must attend all safety, security and special training meetings set by FCI/FCP Phoenix Prison. Failure to attend any safety, security or training meetings required by FCI/FCP Phoenix Prison and/or the Federal Bureau of Prisons will result in immediate termination. Please review the section below on additional requirements for employees working under federal contracts.
Additional Requirements for Employees Working Under Federal Contracts
- Possess skills to provide instruction in Small Business Start Up;
- Compliance with Homeland Security, and Federal procedures including background checks.
Benefits
- Training & Development
- Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
- Continuous Growth Opportunities
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Options
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)
- Basic Life & Accident Insurance
- Short & Long-term Disability
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Accrual Under the Final Rule, employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked on or in connection with a covered contract.
About Southern Careers Institute
SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we’re just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.