Horticulture Instructor | Richmond Correctional Institution

1. Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.
2. Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals in cooperation with the correctional facilities.
3. Teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, and methods appropriate to horticulture.
4. Observe and evaluate students’ work to determine progress, provide feedback, and suggest improvement.
5. Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and evaluate training effectiveness.
6. Supervise and monitor students’ use of tools and equipment.
7. Complete and maintain records, including student registration, grades, and attendance. 
8. Responsible for the care and welfare of all plants maintained on site.
9. Responsible for the ordering of all plants, food, bedding, tools, and equipment required for the garden or greenhouse operations.
10. Maintains cleanliness of class/grounds/labs area
11. Maintain security of tools and equipment
12. Other duties as assigned.
13. Adhere to college and correctional facilities’ rules/policies/procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong communication and organizational skills required. Must be at ease working in a correctional setting with inmates, flexible, organized with attention to details, assertive, possess excellent communication and effective interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with possible conflict in a calm, orderly manner. Must be able to work as part of a team and must value collaboration; possess excellent teaching skills and an educational philosophy that is compatible with the mission of the community college.