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Jubilee Ministries

MEN'S PRISON CHAPLAIN

Bellefonte, PA · On-site

$21.20/hr

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for prison teaching in the United States is $38.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $59.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Prison Teaching job involves educating incarcerated individuals in subjects such as literacy, vocational skills, and GED preparation. Teachers work within correctional facilities to help inmates develop knowledge and skills that can aid in rehabilitation and reintegration into society. The role requires patience, adaptability, and strong communication skills to effectively engage students in a unique learning environment.

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To thrive as a Prison Teacher, you typically need a degree in education or a related field, teaching certification, and experience with adult or special education. Familiarity with learning management systems, correctional facility protocols, and curriculum development tools is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, adaptability, and the ability to maintain clear boundaries are essential soft skills. These abilities ensure effective instructional delivery, safety, and meaningful rehabilitation for incarcerated learners in a challenging environment.

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Prison Teachers often face challenges such as limited classroom resources, diverse learner backgrounds, and strict security protocols that can impact lesson planning and classroom management. It’s important to remain flexible, creative, and solutions-oriented to adapt educational content to various learning abilities and to comply with institutional rules. Collaboration with correctional officers and support staff is key for maintaining a safe and productive classroom. By building rapport, setting clear expectations, and utilizing available support, Prison Teachers can create a positive learning environment and make a significant impact on student outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Prison Teaching job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 56% Full Time, 40% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,426 per year, or $38.7 per hour.

MEN'S PRISON CHAPLAIN

Jubilee Ministries

Bellefonte, PA • On-site

$21.20/hr

Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Jubilee Ministries (Pennsylvania) rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 18 rated religious organizations

Job description

Job Type
Part-time
Description
We exist to serve those affected by incarceration by being Ambassadors of Life Change through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Jubilee Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit Christian ministry. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our Mission Statement. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
What Current Employees are Saying
"Knowing and seeing leadership hold true to the vision of the Ministry is Refreshing"
"My work here is directly impacting someone's life in a positive way."
"What I do empowers the front-line staff to reach lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ."
"In a world without conviction, Jubilee upholds conviction and places Christ at the center."
Why Join Us?
Work for a Meaningful Purpose
Support Life Change through the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Make a real difference behind the scenes
Be part of a Mission-Driven Team
Prayer and Devotions with your Co-workers
Who You Are
  • Committed to being an ambassador of life change through the gospel of Jesus Christ
  • Believe in the authoritative nature of the Bible
  • Able to exercise judgment and provide counsel that is consistent with Jubilee's mission statement and core values, standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, or law

Chaplaincy Services
  • 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 God would bring life change through the gospel to prison inmates
  • Help coordinate weekly Christian worship services
  • Visit inmate housing areas to interact with inmates
  • Respond to Request Forms from inmates in a timely manner
  • Maintain and submit monthly reports
  • Attend required training as instructed by prison staff
  • Promote Men's Aftercare and facilitate inmate applications
  • Assist in organizing and executing Jubilee activities in the facility
  • Minister to prison staff within the facility
  • Participate in Prison Chaplaincy staff meetings and other team-building activities

The Details
Hours: Two 8 Hour Days - Total 16 Hours Per Week, schedule includes weekends
Flexibility for Sunday hours as to assure the Chaplain can worship with their own faith communities/family
Compensation: $21.20
Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off
  • 403b Retirement Plans

BFOQ: Gender, Religion

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