Corrections Teaching Assistant

Location: Lino Lakes
Full-time, unlimited (permanent) position
Evening shift: 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday - Friday

About the Role

This position exists to provide support to the Education Department in meeting institutional educational goals at the Minnesota Correctional Facility – Lino Lakes. The role involves direct contact with students who are incarcerated.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in reading, writing, math, and educational technology
• Operate and manage office equipment and educational program platforms, including monitoring and managing a computer lab
• Use email, calendar, presentation, word processing, database, and spreadsheet software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office or similar)
• Gather and maintain statistical and other data for reporting purposes through effective records management
• Work successfully with a diverse population, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills

Requirements

• Experience in an educational or office setting
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English
• Ability to effectively operate office equipment
• Skills in records management sufficient to gather and maintain data

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate’s degree or higher
• Classroom experience, including teaching, conducting training classes/workshops, and/or tutoring
• Experience working in an educational or correctional setting
• Experience and skill in educational program platforms

Physical Requirements

The selected candidate must review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening prior to hire.

Additional Requirements

• Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check, including successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements
• Employment history, reference checks, and review of job performance and discipline records may be conducted
• New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment
• The Minnesota Department of Corrections does not sponsor work visas; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Pay

$21.73 - $30.20 per hour ($45,372 - $63,057 annually)

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF, and diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan providing income after retirement (vesting after three years)
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources for physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (for qualifying positions)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief, finances, and legal issues
• Daily living/convenience services (e.g., chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care)