Teaching Assistant - Crawfordville Florida
Reports To
Remote Instructor
Who is Persevere?
Are you passionate about helping people in need? We provide a community of care to those who are involved in the correctional/rehabilitative life cycle. We are Persevere, a national non-profit organization and an affiliate of Vant4ge, providing a coding education program that not only teaches inmates and parolees how to code, but also provides job search and job placement services, instruction in the soft skills necessary for the work environment, life skills education, mentoring support and entrepreneurial training for their own businesses and marketing their coding services to companies nationwide.
Job Overview
We are an amazing team pursuing an incredible mission. The only thing we are missing is you!
The Teaching Assistant works inside the Wakulla Correctional Institution classroom in Crawfordville FL monitoring Persevere students as they work through the Persevere Coding Curriculum under the guidance of a remote instructor. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and matching 401k. This position requires the ability to pass our client’s background check and drug screen.
Job Responsibilities
Participate in training as required by assigned facility
Serve as the on-site “face” of Persevere at the assigned facility
Ensure the classroom is safe and secure and students adhere to policy
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
Communicate frequently with the Instructor and the Employment Specialist
Assist in presentation of Career Readiness materials
Grade assessments and assignments as required at the direction of the Instructor
Assist in the completion of reentry paperwork and provide that to the appropriate staff member as required
Organize and facilitate student interviews with all members of the case team prior to enrollment
Take attendance
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Reliability, 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 communications skills
Good organizational skills
We highly value
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