Classroom Facilitator - Pahokee, FL
Persevere is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to decreasing recidivism and increasing successful reentry and transition for men and women involved in the criminal justice system. The organization offers a customizable, comprehensive program for criminal-justice involved individuals to develop meaningful job skills and gain successful access to the labor market. Services include software coding classes, job readiness and employability instruction (life skills and financial education), work experience, job search and placement, entrepreneurship training, and a residential transition program.
About the Role
The Classroom Facilitator works inside the prison classroom at Florida State Prison in Pahokee, Florida, supporting Persevere students as they progress through the Persevere Coding Curriculum under the guidance of a remote instructor. This is a full-time, exempt position.
Responsibilities
- Classroom Management
- Sign for keys and radio (if required)
- Open classroom daily
- Take Attendance
- Order meals for class (as required)
- Conduct count/outcount procedures (as required)
- Ensure the classroom is safe and secure and students adhere to policy
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the classroom
- Technical Support
- Ensure setup of A/V equipment for remote instruction and outside guest speakers
- Troubleshoot technical issues that may arise and direct issue to appropriate staff member
- Use Vant4gePoint (or other designated data system) to track participant progress
- Participant Support
- Develop a relationship of trust with each student
- Monitor the attitude, effort, and stress of participants and provide feedback to program management
- Provide individualized support to students as needed
- Program Support
- Maintain a positive relationship with facility staff
- Communicate classroom status and needs to program management in a timely manner
- Communicate with the Instructor, Case Manager, and Technology Employment Specialist in a timely manner
- Input progress notes on participants to share with case management team
- Assist in the presentation of Career Readiness materials
- Assist in the presentation of Reentry documentation for participants
- Recruitment
- Maintain understanding of student eligibility criteria
- Participate in recruitment of students
- Review applications for completeness, accuracy, and eligibility
- Assist with coordination of interviews
- Instruction
- Familiar with PCC, Persevere Plus, and Career Readiness Curriculum
- Maintain accurate records of student progress
- Teach Intro to Tech
- Teach Career Readiness
- Maintain competency in each major PCC module
- Grade assessments and assignments as required
- Serve as classroom instructor in their absence
- Provide feedback on curriculum development and platform development
- Personal
- Participate in required training for the facility
- Complete corporate training on a timely basis
- Actively participate in all staff meetings
- Accurately complete timesheet as required
- Participate in cross-training of Persevere staff
- Interact with staff and students in a trauma-informed, racially-equitable, and gender-responsive manner
Requirements
- 1-2 years of coding experience
- Teaching tech experience highly desirable
- Reliability and the ability to report to work daily
- Reliable transportation to and from the work site
- Ability to work while intermittently sitting and standing for extended periods
- Ability to work independently and effectively with a diverse group of students
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Passion for and responsibility to the customer/partner
- Must be self-starting, hardworking, and inquisitive
- Leadership through innovation in everything you do
- Passion for what you do and being self-reflective to improve
- Relentless commitment to win
- Personal and corporate integrity
- Ability to pass our client’s background check and drug screen
Benefits
This position offers excellent benefits.