Temporary Classroom Facilitator; Teaching Assistant - Nashville, TN

Education Manager

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.

The Teaching Assistant works inside the prison classroom 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 paying up to $45,000 per year. This position requires the ability to pass a reference check, background check and drug screen.

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

Complete and submit the Out of Count form per client requirement as needed

Complete corporate training on a timely basis.

Assist with the creation of and follow critical Standard Operating Procedures and Workflows

Participate in cross training staff as requested

Other duties as assigned

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

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