The facilitator monitors students in a prison classroom as they work through a coding curriculum under remote instruction. Responsibilities include managing classroom security, troubleshooting technical issues, and assisting with career readiness and reentry paperwork.
Classroom facilitator (Teaching assistant) - Nashville, tn
Who is persevere?
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.
Real Hope, Valuable Skills, & Meaningful Opportunity
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.
Candidates must be reliable with their own transportation and the ability to pass background checks and drug screens. Professional communication skills and the ability to work independently with diverse student groups are required.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in Tennessee are often shaped by school staffing needs and the ability to meet state or accreditation requirements for education and experience. Competition can be strongest for candidates who show dependability, energy, and a genuine ability to work with children in active indoor and outdoor settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show child-focused experience and readiness for physical classroom support.