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California Weekly Explorer Inc · 4 months ago

Presenter Teacher Performer

Oakley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$4,200/mo - $4,200/mo

California Weekly Explorer Inc is known throughout California elementary schools for their interactive and unique approach to education. They are seeking a full-time Presenter who will engage students in history through dynamic presentations, requiring a love for education, travel, and the ability to work independently.

EducationMuseums and Historical SitesPresentationsPublishing

Responsibilities

Ability to complete intensive training including memorize and dynamically presenting three scripts in highly engaging manner; up to two presentations a day, each 2 1/2 hours in length. Constant interaction with students (classroom size up to 36 in a presentation)

Solo presenting/teaching including transporting and setting up/tearing down display equipment each day (this is a one-person "show" - not a troupe). Storage boxes for equipment fit in a standard size vehicle

Wake up early and drive each day to a different school in a large calendar area

5 Staff Meetings in a season that require travel to our Southern California office (travel advanced or reimbursement provided)

Take 3-5 weekly trips a school year outside your calendar area (on some calendars - depending on area)

At home storage of all required presentation equipment (must be an environment where equipment can be kept securely and safe). Approximately six standard storage containers and two medium sized storage bags, travel flat cart, and 4' flag stand holder (for display of 6 flags)

Utilization of online Company calendar system for school information and daily itineraries

Make all travel arrangements and preparations

Fill out reports including monthly expense report and evaluations of schools

Qualification

Teaching experiencePerformance skillsClassroom managementCommunication skillsProblem-solvingPositive personalityPeople-person mentalityImprovisation abilityHealth awarenessOrganizational skillsFlexibility

Required

Positive and fun personality - go with the flow type (not easily agitated)

A can-do, helpful mindset (no room for 'victim' mentality in this position)

Problem solver - solution minded

Personable; people-person mentality

Must like kids!

Ability to command a room (this position is difficult for people of a more shy nature)

Strong social, communication, and organizational skills

Some type of teaching or performance experience

Classroom management and improvisation ability a plus!

Willing and able to work a 5-day a week set calendar with a high work ethic and 'show must go on' mentality

Taking care of personal health must be a priority for fulfilling the demands of the calendar with no substitutes available

Due to the daily performance aspect with no understudy or substitutes available, this position can prove difficult for anyone with chronic health conditions

A reliable standard size car that will hold all equipment

Safe living area with room to store equipment

A valid driver's license

Pass a DOJ background check