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Jubilee Ministries

MEN'S PRISON CHAPLAIN

Somerset, PA · On-site

$21.20/hr

Teach classes to prison inmates from the Bible about life change through the gospel * Provide counsel to prison inmates from the Bible about life change through the gospel * Pray that the Spirit of ...

Jubilee Ministries

WOMEN'S PRISON CHAPLAIN

Leesport, PA · On-site

Teach classes to prison inmates from the Bible about life change through the gospel * Provide counsel to prison inmates from the Bible about life change through the gospel * Pray that the Spirit of ...

Jubilee Ministries

MEN'S PRISON CHAPLAIN

Somerset, PA · On-site

$21.20/hr

Teach classes to prison inmates from the Bible about life change through the gospel * Provide counsel to prison inmates from the Bible about life change through the gospel * Pray that the Spirit of ...

Jubilee Ministries

WOMEN'S PRISON CHAPLAIN

Leesport, PA · On-site

Teach classes to prison inmates from the Bible about life change through the gospel * Provide counsel to prison inmates from the Bible about life change through the gospel * Pray that the Spirit of ...

Jubilee Ministries

MEN'S PRISON CHAPLAIN

Frackville, PA · On-site

Teach classes to prison inmates from the Bible about life change through the gospel * Provide counsel to prison inmates from the Bible about life change through the gospel * Pray that the Spirit of ...

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How much do prison teacher jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for prison teacher in the United States is $13.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $13.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a prison teacher?

Prison teachers are educators who work within correctional facilities to provide academic, vocational, or life skills instruction to incarcerated individuals. Their role is to help inmates improve literacy, earn diplomas or certificates, and prepare for successful reintegration into society. Prison teachers often adapt their teaching methods to suit a diverse range of learners and work in a secure environment with unique challenges. Their work can have a significant impact on reducing recidivism by equipping inmates with valuable knowledge and skills.

What are some unique challenges faced by prison teachers, and how can they effectively engage students in a correctional setting?

Prison teachers often encounter challenges such as limited resources, diverse student backgrounds, and varying levels of literacy and motivation among inmates. Building trust and creating a safe, respectful classroom environment is essential for effective learning. Teachers can engage students by offering relevant, practical curriculum, adapting teaching methods to individual needs, and fostering a sense of accomplishment through achievable goals. Collaboration with correctional staff and ongoing professional development also help prison teachers navigate these unique challenges and make a positive impact.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a prison teacher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Prison Teacher, you need strong subject knowledge, teaching credentials (such as a teaching certificate), and experience in adult or special education. Familiarity with learning management systems, assessment tools, and educational resources tailored for correctional environments is important. Patience, cultural sensitivity, resilience, and excellent communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are crucial for effectively engaging incarcerated learners, overcoming unique challenges, and supporting successful rehabilitation.

What is the difference between Prison Teacher vs School Teacher?

AspectPrison TeacherSchool Teacher
CredentialsState certification, background check, sometimes specialized training in correctional educationState certification, degree in education, background check
Work EnvironmentCorrectional facilities, secure environment, limited resourcesPublic or private schools, classroom setting, diverse resources
Employer & IndustryCorrectional institutions, government agenciesPublic/private schools, education sector

Prison Teachers and School Teachers both require certification and work in educational settings. However, Prison Teachers operate within correctional facilities with unique security and resource challenges, whereas School Teachers work in traditional classroom environments. Both roles aim to educate students, but the environments and specific requirements differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Prison Teacher job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $27,999 per year, or $13.5 per hour.

Men's Prison Program Manager

Waycross, GA • On-site

Prison Fellowship
Education • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Want to make a difference? Join an organization committed to sharing the hope of true transformation with those impacted by incarceration for nearly 50 years.
Prison Fellowship® is the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit equipping the Church to serve currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, and to advocate for justice and human dignity. Prison Fellowship and its church partners encounter Jesus with those behind bars, breaking cycles of crime and prayerfully anticipating a revival of justice, mercy, and hope in our culture.
Prison Fellowship® is an organization committed to the highest standards of conduct, ethics and Christian values. Our conduct is guided by and grounded in the Bible, as reflected in our Statement of Faith below.
What we are looking for:
A driven and mission-focused men’s prison Academy Program Manager to lead the day-to-day operations within the Ware State Prison for men in Waycross, GA. The successful candidate will have 7+ years of program management experience, including budgeting and managing staff; 3+ years’ experience building effective teams; a ​bachelor’s degree in social science, business, or related field or equivalent relevant experience including:
  • Proven ability to deliver a classroom curriculum using transformational teaching techniques and to provide case planning and management for program participants within the prison.
  • Experience recruiting, interviewing, and selecting program participants and volunteers to ensure a positive, pro-social environment.
  • Strong communication skills to ensure adequate communication, coordination and compliance with the Department of Correction’s policies and procedures. Relational ability to work with wardens and other corrections staff to approve and arrange special program needs.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with volunteers, wardens, corrections staff, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of program management experience including budgeting and managing staff
  • 3+ years of experience building effective teams
  • Significant demonstrated classroom and case management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in social science, business, or related field or equivalent relevant experience
  • This is a full-time in-prison position in Waycross, GA and the driving aspect of this role is subject to certain driving record and insurance requirements
What we offer:
At Prison Fellowship, our goal is to support the total well-being of all our employees. Our benefit offerings for full-time employees include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, retirement account funding, flexible spending accounts, paid maternity and parental leave benefits, and more. Our outstanding benefits package includes paid leave starting at 39 days (14 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days) after one year of employment. Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits, on a pro-rated basis. In addition, we offer a team-oriented, mission-driven, supportive environment with cutting-edge technology solutions and tremendous opportunity for growth and development.
Salary at Prison Fellowship is determined by a variety of factors. For this position, the salary range is projected to be between $60,000 and $64,000.
Visit the employment page on our website to learn more about Prison Fellowship.
Check out our YouTube channel to see how Prison Fellowship is transforming lives!
OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH
The Foundation of What We Believe
As a Christian organization, Prison Fellowship believes in the full authority of the Bible as God’s inspired word and the complete tenets of the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed.
We believe in one God, Creator and Lord of the Universe, the co-eternal Trinity; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that Jesus Christ, God’s Son, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died a substitutionary atoning death on the cross, rose bodily from the dead and ascended to heaven where, as truly God and truly man, He is the only mediator between God and man. We believe that the Bible is God’s authoritative and inspired Word, without error in all its teachings.
How We Are Compelled to Live and to Act
We believe that Christians, both individually and corporately, must submit to the Bible as God’s authoritative, divine and inspired Word, in all matters of belief and conduct.

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