Job Details

Salary

$67,581.00 - $112,001.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-49126-2401D

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR PHX Ed

Opening Date

05/06/2026

Closing Date

5/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

2401D

Position Number

00227291

Union

CIVEA

Bargaining Unit

E4

Pay Group

ED01

Bureau / Division Code

00115440

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Phoenix

Worksite Address

1200 Mokychic Drive

City

Collegeville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19426

Contact Name

Ronda Hugaboom

Contact Phone

717.307.3234

Contact Email

rhugaboom@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Help shape the future by harnessing the transformational power of education and your expertise in building and construction trades. Step into a rewarding role with the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher - Corrections Education (Carpentry). At the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix, you will help students learn valuable carpentry skills that can lead to meaningful opportunities. This position allows you to use your trade experience while supporting positive change. Join a team that values patience, skill, and a commitment to education.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides hands-on vocational instruction in carpentry and construction skills for inmate students at SCI Phoenix. It supports learners by teaching safe work habits, practical techniques, and job-ready abilities. As a Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher, you will perform the following duties:

• Adapt Curriculum: Modify lessons and materials to match student skill levels and learning needs
• Teach Carpentry Skills: Provide instruction in classroom and shop settings on construction techniques and related tasks
• Maintain Records: Update student files, attendance records, inventories, and supply orders in line with DOC procedures
• Manage Classroom Safety: Monitor behavior, enforce rules, and track all tools and materials used during instruction
• Evaluate Progress: Assign work, administer tests, and prepare final evaluations for each student
• Perform Related Duties: Assist with additional tasks that support program goals and daily operations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,581.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Education equivalent to high school graduation and two years wage earning experience beyond the completed apprenticeship period in the specified parenthetical; or
• If there is no approved apprenticeship period for the specified parenthetical, education equivalent to high school graduation and three years of wage earning experience in the specified parenthetical.
• Please Note: The specified parenthetical for this posting is Carpentry. The specific apprenticeship period for this parenthetical is 3 years.

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of or eligibility for a current Pennsylvania Department of Education Vocational Certificate I or II for the specified parenthetical; or
  
• You must be in possession of or eligibility for a current Pennsylvania Department of Education Vocational Intern Certificate for the specified parenthetical; or
• You must be eligible for a Pennsylvania Department of Education Emergency Certificate for the specified parenthetical.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other