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Vocational Instructors & Academic Instructors

Now Hiring at Metro-Davidson County Correctional Facility

Nashville, TN

The Academic Instructor provides instruction in basic education subjects such as mathematics, science social studies, reading, writing and language arts to help inmates/students learn skills that will contribute to their development as mature, responsible citizens. Maintains a positive learning environment, adopting secure classroom management practices, and develops level appropriate lesson plans.

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A teaching license is preferred.
• Must possess or be eligible for certification, license or other credentials required by contract and/or state of employment.
• Continued employment in this position will be contingent upon obtaining and/or maintain required agency credentials.
• Three years of classroom instruction experience is preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications is required. A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

The Vocational Instructor performs instructional services of vocational and/or occupational subjects, such as business, computers/technology, carpentry, plumbing and trades which are designed to help inmates/students learn specified subject matter and acquire vocational skills.

Requirements:

• High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
• Three years of full-time, wage-earning experience in the subject vocational trade or in career readiness skills to include technical trade experience; or three years of experience as a certified instructor teaching in the specific trade or subject area is required.
• Must possess or be eligible for certification and/or license, or other credentials required by contract and/or state of employment.
• Continued employment in this position will be contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining required agency credentials.
• Must have the ability to give clear instructions in the trade and/or vocational area.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Instructors teaching Computers or Horticulture may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in the field of study related to the work assignment for the experience requirement.

To Apply Please Visit: jobs.cca.com/Nashville

CCA is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity