The Kentucky Community & Technical College System is hiring a Prison Education Program Tutor for Jefferson Community and Technical College. You will serve as an in-person tutor at prison education sites, providing academic support across a variety of subjects. Your role will focus on adapting instructional methods to individual learning styles and fostering academic confidence among students.
What You'll Do
- Provide one-to-one or small-group tutoring in person at prison facilities across multiple disciplines, including math, English, science, and reading.
- Collaborate with and support students in their learning by making content and learning more accessible.
- Assist students with understanding course concepts, building successful learning and studying habits, and developing a growth mindset.
- Complete required professional development and training for support in the tutoring role and work with prison program students.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong proficiency in at least two academic subject areas.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to explain complex topics in an accessible and engaging manner.
- Patience, adaptability, and a genuine desire to help students succeed.
Nice to Have
- Prior tutoring or teaching experience.
- Prior work with GED students and/or experience working with incarcerated or formerly incarcerated individuals.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $30.00 hourly.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position. Work locations include the Luther Luckett Education Center, the Kentucky Correctional Institute for Women, and the Roeder Correctional Complex.
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
