Community Teacher's Assistant - Huntingdon, TN

Reports To

Lead Community Instructor

Who is Persevere?

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.  To accomplish this, Persevere offers a customizable, comprehensive program for criminal-justice involved individuals to develop meaningful job skills and gain successful access to the labor market.  These services include software coding classes; job readiness and employability instruction, including life skills and financial education; work experience; job search and job placement; entrepreneurship training; and for some, a residential transition program.

National data shows recidivism rates are highest among those who are unemployed.  Criminal justice involved men and women have long struggled to find employment upon release.  They have an immediate disadvantage because of their criminal justice involvement, and must compete with non-offenders for unskilled, low-paying jobs.  Even when they are successful at finding a job, keeping it is another challenge.  As a result, many are unable to comply with the conditions of parole and end up back in prison.

Real Hope, Valuable Skills, & Meaningful Opportunity

Job Overview

Main objective is to assist the lead instructor in educating students in a technology workforce training allowing graduates to enter the workforce with confidence and capability. 

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Develop a relationship of trust with each student

  • Assist students through academic and professional processes

  • Educate students on coding principles and best practices

  • Maintain competency in each module

  • Must increase knowledge of Persevere’s coding curriculum by continued education

  • Monitor the attitude and effort of each student

  • Monitor and mitigate the stress of each student as they learn the information

  • Serve as substitute when Lead Instructor is unavailable

  • Provide individualized support for new students as needed

  • Manage risk associated with security and the use of capital equipment

  • Participate in professional development and training

  • Assist in developing best practices

  • Reinforce organizational cultural goals

  • Proactively assist in the development of each students understanding and abilities

  • Participate in collaboration and instruction between students and Lead Instructor

  • Assist in maintaining a functional, fresh, welcoming learning environment

  • Maintain competency in each major module

  • Provide local system admin assistance

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Knowledge of Google Software

  • Prior knowledge of HTML, CSS JavaScript is preferred but not required

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-critical to improve

  • Relentless commitment to win

  • Personal and corporate integrity