Classroom Facilitator - Pahokee, FL

Classroom Facilitator (Teaching Assistant) - Pahokee, FL

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

The Classroom Facilitator works inside the prison classroom at Sago Palm Reentry Center in Pahokee, Florida, supporting Persevere students as they progress through the Persevere Coding Curriculum under the guidance of a remote instructor. This is a full-time, exempt position with excellent benefits. This position requires the ability to pass our client’s background check and drug screen.

• Sign for keys and radio (if required)
• Open classroom daily
• Take Attendance
• Order meals for class (as required)
• Conduct count/outcount procedures (as required)
• Ensure the classroom is safe and secure and students adhere to policy
• Manage the day to day operations of the classroom

• 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
• Use Vant4gePoint (or other designated data system) to track participant progress

• Develop a relationship of trust with each student
• Monitor the attitude, effort, and stress of participants and provide feedback to program management
• Provide individualized support to students as needed

• Maintain a positive relationship with facility staff
• Communicate classroom status and needs to program management in a timely manner
• Communicate with the Instructor, Case Manager, Technology Employment Specialist in a timely manner
• Input progress notes on participants to share with case management team
• Assist in the presentation of Career Readiness materials
• Assist in the presentation of Reentry documentation for participants

• Maintain understanding of student eligibility criteria
• Participate in recruitment of students
• Review applications for completeness, accuracy, and eligibility
• Assist with coordination of interviews

• Familiar with PCC, Persevere Plus and Career Readiness Curriculum
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Teach Intro to Tech
• Teach Career Readiness
• Maintain competency in each major PCC module
• Grade assessments and assignments as required
• Serve as classroom instructor in their absence
• Provide feedback on curriculum development and platform development

• Participate in required training for the facility
• Complete corporate training on a timely basis
• Actively participate in all staff meetings
• Accurately complete timesheet as required
• Participate in cross training of Persevere staff
• Interact with staff and student sin a trauma-informed, racially-equitable, and gender-responsive manner

• 1-2 years of coding experience
• Teaching tech experience highly desirable.
• Reliability and 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 communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.

• 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