{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8fb7cd00bf06e341c8a3b577","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8fb7cd00bf06e341c8a3b577","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8fb7cd00bf06e341c8a3b577","title":"College Bridge Instructor","description":"The Petey Greene Program's (PGP) College Bridge classes offer incarcerated adults with GED or high school education the support they need to matriculate into college in prison programs. We offer a developmental math and writing course once each semester. Instructors provide direct instruction and PGP trained tutors work with students outside of class time to help them complete coursework. PGP provides curricular support and training on carceral institutions and how to navigate the complexities of teaching inside.\nResponsibilities:\nWeekly teaching for 1.5 hours at a prison for at least 9 and up to 12 weeks\nAttend PGP and College Bridge orientations and trainings (5 hours of pre-service training + 30 minute weekly meetings)\nCommunicate with tutors and PGP staff\nProvide students feedback on their work\nInstructors will have to apply for background clearance and attend a facility custody training. PGP will walk you through these processes.\nQualifications:\nInterest in educational justice and a desire to make a difference for incarcerated people\nDesired Qualifications:\nMA or Ph.D. in relevant field (STEM for math instructors and humanities for writing instructors)\nExperience teaching undergraduate- or AP-level courses\nAvailability during weekdays\nAbility to travel to Hill East, Washington, D.C. where the jail is located\nTraining:\nPGP provides robust training and our staff supports all our volunteers as they work with system impacted people. Since its founding in 2008, the PGP has supported over 20,000 students in over 130 correctional facilities and reentry programs. We have recruited more than 8,500 volunteer tutors and instructors from 40 universities in seven states and the District of Columbia.\nTime commitment. How your time will be spent:\n5 hours per week of teaching during weekdays\nTravel to and from prisons which will vary based on your location\nWeekly conversations with tutors and PGP staff\nGiving student feedback outside of class time\nWhy Volunteer?\nSupport the learning and academic achievement of marginalized students\nLearn more about the manifest injustice in our carceral system\nProfessional development Develop your pedagogical practices to meet the needs of diverse learners\nJoin a diverse community of volunteers making a real impact\nStay Connected Can't volunteer now? 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