About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Correctional Education (Public Sector).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a State Teacher I (Vocational) to deliver entry-level vocational instruction to adult learners within a correctional education program. You will teach Customer Service curriculum (aligned to Colorado Community College System standards), create competency-based learning materials, assess learner progress, maintain records, and support student success planning. This role also contributes to facility safety and security through appropriate offender management practices.

• Teach and mentor inmate students individually and in group settings to build marketable job skills
• Deliver Customer Service vocational curriculum aligned with CCCS and applicable licensing standards
• Create lesson plans, multimedia and competency-based training materials
• Select, administer and score performance assessments and document student outcomes
• Maintain accurate records: grades, attendance, contact hours and certification documentation
• Provide case notes and progress reports; document competencies toward certificate completion
• Collaborate with fellow instructors and program staff to improve curriculum and student pathways
• Participate in professional development, conferences, and training to keep content current
• Support facility safety and security by following policies, supervising classroom activity, and assisting in emergent safety procedures as needed
• Maintain required CCCS credential(s) and any applicable Colorado licensure

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Minimum Qualifications & Substitutions

Note: All location references for this posting are Denver, CO (see authoritative location). Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways at the time of application.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Training, or a related field AND 2,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in an education/training industry related to the credential area within the last 7 years (no substitution for the 2,000 hours).
• OR Associate’s Degree in a related field OR a current appropriate state/national/industry/military/union license/certification AND 4,000 hours verifiable related occupational experience in the last 7 years.
• OR Master’s Degree in Education, Training or related field AND 2,000 hours verifiable related occupational experience in the last 7 years.
• OR Colorado Interim/Initial/Professional Teacher License (HS level 7-12) AND 4,000 hours verifiable related occupational experience in the last 7 years.
• OR Adult Basic Education (ABE) authorization AND 4,000 hours verifiable related occupational experience in the last 7 years.

Additional requirements and conditions:

• Transcripts (PDF/JPG) showing degree and date conferred must be attached at time of application.
• If using out-of-country degrees, provide a NACES evaluation for U.S. equivalency.
• If substituting with a license/certification, attach copy of license/certificate.
• Must obtain any required CCCS post-secondary credential in the credential area within six (6) months of hire (if applicable).
• Must obtain CCCS Professional Teacher Credential within three (3) years of hire and maintain credential during employment.
• Experience must be described in detail on the application; “see resume” is insufficient.

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Required Competencies

• Significant knowledge of effective adult teaching strategies, methods and techniques
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation ability
• Self-motivation, organization, planning and prioritization skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to create accessible plain-language documents
• Proficiency with office technology, especially Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail, emotional stability, resilience and ability to work under stress
• Ability to observe, evaluate and report on student performance and behavior

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Preferred Qualifications

• CCCS credential in Business or related vocational area
• Experience teaching or training adult learners
• Experience in Business Management/Accounting curriculum
• Prior experience working in a correctional or secure environment

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $6,022–$9,636 per month (approx. $72,264–$115,632 per year)
• Benefits include:
  • PERA retirement benefits and supplemental retirement plans (401k/457)
  • Medical, dental and life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 11 paid holidays plus vacation and sick leave
  • Wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Position follows bi-weekly pay cycle

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Important Conditions of Employment

Applicants must be able to satisfy the following conditions (non-exhaustive):

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Possess valid U.S. work authorization at time of application; Confidential Client cannot sponsor H‑1B for this role
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Possess (or be willing to obtain) a valid driver’s license per state policy if driving duties are required
• No felony convictions that would bar contact with offenders per applicable federal/state statutes
• Successfully pass a background investigation and drug screening
• Successfully complete required basic training (including reading comprehension and defensive tactics) and associated physical ability requirements
• TB screening required upon hire
• Willingness to work varied shifts and travel as required
• Ability to perform duties that may involve physical control, restraint, or exposure to OC (oleoresin capsicum) during training/assignment

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Selection & Assessment Process

Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Candidates meeting MQs will be included in a comparative analysis which may include suitability screening, online assessments, oral boards, written performance assessments, and/or subject matter expert review. Provide at least ten (10) years of current work experience in your application to support the background check process. Follow application instructions carefully; incomplete or late material may affect eligibility.

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Why This Role

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping adult learners build marketable vocational skills and re-enter the workforce better prepared. The role offers public‑sector stability, strong benefits, and career advancement pathways within correctional education.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.

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