Academic Teacher- KCF

Position Overview

This position requires a current valid teaching certificate issued and endorsed by the Michigan Department of Education. The teacher serves as a classroom manager of prisoners and must employ good teaching practices at ABE, pre‑GED, and GED levels. The position is located behind the secure perimeter of a multi‑level correctional facility and is responsible for coordinating required testing of students.

• Manage classroom of prisoners and deliver instruction in ABE, pre‑GED, and GED educational levels.
• Implement effective teaching practices to meet the academic needs of all students.
• Coordinate required testing for students within the program.
• Ensure compliance with drug‑ and alcohol‑testing requirements.

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in education.
• Current, appropriate Michigan teacher’s certificate issued by the State Board of Education.
• No specific type or amount of prior teaching experience required.
• Eligibility to work in a correctional facility, with clearance for students who may have felony or misdemeanor convictions (subject to background checks and completion of required sentences).
• Will pass a drug and alcohol test within 24 hours of a conditional offer.

Applicants convicted of a felony (or misdemeanor, pending completion of sentencing) are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence, including parole or probation.

Employees must comply with state ethical standards and may need to report conflicts of interest. Applicants may be required to complete an ethics and conduct review after hiring.