Top 14 Prison teacher Jobs in California

TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL-GENERAL EDUCATION) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
CDCR - San Quentin State Prison —Marin County, CA
- $6,387.52 - $12,847.82 a month
- Multiple hires
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- High school
10d
CTE Academic Teacher - Healthcare Work-Based Learning
Five Keys Schools and Programs —Los Angeles, CA
- $73,910.26 - $99,857.80 a year
- Part-time
- Google Workspace
- 5 years
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Teacher
Five Keys Schools and Programs —San Jose, CA
- $73,910.26 - $99,857.80 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
TEACHING ASSISTANT (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
Folsom State Prison —Sacramento County, CA
- $3,633 - $4,548 a month
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Fingerprint clearance
- Entry level
- Free parking
1d
Teacher (Special Education) (Special Education Teacher)
US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System —Victorville, CA
- $66,671 - $95,948 a year
- Online Application
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
1d
High School Counselor
Five Keys Schools and Programs —Oakland, CA
- $79,222.11 - $107,027.08 a year
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
- High school
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Health insurance
14d
Assessment Manager
Five Keys Schools and Programs —Oakland, CA
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Dental insurance
14d
SUPERVISOR OF ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Salinas Valley State Prison —Monterey County, CA
- $10,261 - $13,489 a month
- Full-time
- Teaching Certification
- Fingerprint clearance
- Senior level
Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Department: Lecturer Pool
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $9,986 - $13,420 a month
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
School Psychologist
Five Keys Schools and Programs —Oakland, CA
- $105,517.87 - $122,876.88 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

Discover related jobs

Based on your search for prison teacher jobs.

Clinical Social Worker - SAC
California Correctional Health Care Services —Represa, CA
*Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans:* Secure your retirement with our extensive plans, allowing tax deferral up to. $117,636–$135,576 (Pre-Licensed)*.
$104,136 - $145,848 a year
1d
Clinical Social Worker - MCSP
California Correctional Health Care Services —Ione, CA
*Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans:* Secure your retirement with our extensive plans, allowing tax deferral up to. $117,636–$135,576 (Pre-Licensed)*.
$104,136 - $145,848 a year
1d

Show more related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Teacher 1 (Career-Tech - Building Maintenance), 20026421 E
State of Ohio - Rehabilitation & Correction - Ross Correctional Institution —Chillicothe, OH
Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
$27.53 an hour

I want to receive the latest job alert for prison teacher in california

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

prison teacher jobs near california

TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL-GENERAL EDUCATION) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

CDCR - San Quentin State Prison
Marin County, CA

Apply Now

Job Details

Full-time
$6,387.52 - $12,847.82 a month
10 days ago

Qualifications

Teaching Certification

Full Job Description

Job Posting: TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL- GENERAL EDUCATION) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

CDCR - San Quentin State Prison

JC-524656

TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL- GENERAL EDUCATION) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL-GENERAL EDUCATION) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

$6,387.52 - $12,847.82 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 7/28/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Academic Instruction this position will provide instruction in academic subjects to persons committed to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. They will develop curriculum and organize materials.

Plan, organize, and supervise educational activities that will enable students to progress toward achieving educational and personal growth goals. Provide materials and instruction related to the program curriculum. Provide classroom instruction, individualized study programs as needed, and individual academic/vocational counseling. Prepare a course of study and daily lesson plans in accordance with the program curriculum needs. Assist students in setting and meeting education and parole goals as required by course goals and Pre-Release program policy and curriculum. Maintain attendance records, grades, and Work Incentive Program records. Maintain a working knowledge of education and institutional policies and procedures. Evaluate new materials and teaching techniques. Attend all training, meetings, and seminars as needed or required. Maintain the required credential. Performs other related duties.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

San Quentin Rehab Center is California’s oldest and best-known correctional institution, which was established on the site currently known as Point San Quentin, in July of 1852, as an answer to the rampant lawlessness in California at the time. The prison rests overlooking the bay on 432 acres and is located just 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in the county of Marin. The walled prison is made up of four (4) large cell blocks (West, South, North, and East Block), one (1) maximum security cell block (the Adjustment Center), Central Health Care Service Building, a medium security dorm setting and a minimum-security firehouse.

San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC) - (ca.gov)

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-524656

Position #(s):

095-231-2290-XXX

Working Title:

TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL- GENERAL EDUCATION) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Classification:

TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL-GENERAL EDUCATION) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

$6,387.52 - $12,847.82 7

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

TEACHER (ELEMENTARY-MULTIPLE SUBJECTS) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

$6,387.52 - $12,847.82 7

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Marin County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a(n) Teaching Credential License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number,

driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/28/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

CDCR - San Quentin State Prison

Postal

Attn: Yolanda Manzo Analyst II

100 Main Street

San Quentin, CA 94964

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CDCR - San Quentin State Prison

Drop-Off

Personnel (Certification Unit)

100 Main Street

San Quentin, CA 94964

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Degree and/or School Transcripts

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system- principles.aspx.

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State- Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Yolanda Manzo
(415) 454-1460 ext: 5535
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(415) 454-1460

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for Teacher, High School – General Education (CF) before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Teacher, High School – General Education (CF) examination found here: Teacher, High School General Education CF.

To obtain list eligibility for Teacher, Elementary – Multiple Subjects (CF), before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Teacher, Elementary – Multiple Subjects (CF) examination found here: Teacher, Elementary - Multiple Subjects CF.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

prison teacher jobs in california

TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL-GENERAL EDUCATION) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

CTE Academic Teacher - Healthcare Work-Based Learning

Teacher

TEACHING ASSISTANT (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Teacher (Special Education) (Special Education Teacher)

High School Counselor

Assessment Manager

SUPERVISOR OF ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Department: Lecturer Pool

School Psychologist

Discover related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for prison teacher in california

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Description and Duties

Working Conditions

Position Details

Department Information

Special Requirements

Application Instructions

Desirable Qualifications

Benefits

Contact Information

Examination Information

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected