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The GEO Group

Carpentry- Vocational Instructor

The GEO Group, South Bay, FL, USA


This is an academic programs position. The focus is to create a vocational technical and academic environment that provides inmates/detainees the opportunity to maximize their learning potential and achieve or enhance an ability to perform vocational tasks.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • The Vocational Instructor provides instruction to inmates/detainees for various labor and/or technical skills through classroom instruction, demonstration and practical exercises.
  • Maintains records including testing, daily offender work, attendance and general record keeping.
  • The Vocational Instructor assesses educational needs of inmates, develops lessons plans to address those needs to include individualized assignments and training.
  • Administers, scores, and interprets examinations and proficiency indicators.
  • The Vocational Instructor counsels students concerning their performance, behavior and personal problems.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma/equivalency and five (5) years relevant wage-earning work experience required OR
    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years teaching experience required.
  • Possess or be eligible to apply for a State of Florida Educator’s certificate. (Non-Certified applicants must obtain a State or Florida Educator’s Certificate within twelve (12) months of hire.)

NOTE for Veterans/spouses ONLY: If applicant is a Veteran or a Veteran’s spouse (in Florida), they can apply and receive a Temporary License if they meet the following:

  • Minimum of forty-eight (48) months of military service with an honorable/medical discharge.
  • Minimum of sixty (60) college credits with a 2.5 grade point average.
  • Passing score on a Florida subject area examination.


Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Matching

• Health Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Discount

• Reduced Tuition Rates

• Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k)

• Pet Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Paid Training

• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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