Educational Assistant/Admin Assistant – MDC CAMPUS

Gordon Bernell provides an opportunity for students incarcerated inside the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center to continue with school despite their current situation.  Join a small but dedicated team in providing one-on-one or small group services to students across the jail.  This full time position will be split between providing direct services to students, assisting instructional staff, coordinating and proctoring assessments, and contributing to operational procedures.

The ideal candidate will:

- Enjoy being on the move as a good deal of walking is involved

- Be organized enough to help track each student on their individual journey to build skills, complete credits and make progress towards graduation

- Have the desire to engage with students to overcome complex challenges and find success in education.  

Qualifications:

- Educational Assistant License or the willingness to work towards one. 

- Experience in an education setting, correctional background helpful.

- Willingness to work inside a secure facility – facility background check required 

- Transportation – daily commute to the facility 20 minutes west of the I-25 / I-40 intersection

The GBCS community offers a virtual half day on Fridays, a competitive salary starting around $40,000 depending on experience, an attractive benefit package including flexible PTO, and the opportunity to literally change the course of people’s lives.