Essential Life Skills Instructor

• Instruction including men’s health, safe driving practices, medical/disability services, transportation, and general wellness
• Conduct engaging and interactive classes, workshops, and one-on-one sessions tailored

• Provide guidance and support in understanding and improving men’s health issues, including physical fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being
• Instruct participants on safe driving techniques, traffic rules, and basic responsible vehicle maintenance
• Incorporate wellness practices into instruction, emphasizing stress management, mindfulness, and self-care techniques
• Plan and execute various ILS activities and field trips to integrate our clients into the community with local businesses, health and disability services, transportation methods, and social recreation
• Manage registration processes, collect fees, submit curricula, and communicate details to clients while nurturing positive relationships with our vendors
• Manage class budgets and track expenses
• Ensure clients adhere to all safety regulations and guidelines on and off campus
• Maintain and manage the classroom and materials

• Assess client abilities, aligning projects and lessons to support skill development and track progress
• Record daily data from the classroom and the field based on client goals and objectives
• Work one-on-one and in small groups to develop motor skills
• Develop individualized plans with clients as needed

• Maintain and uphold Meristem’s cultural norms and contribute to a positiveorganizational culture
• Manage classroom spaces and materials to ensure a productive learning environment
• Attend daily and weekly staff meetings and check-ins to collaborate with colleagues and align with program objectives
• Participate in staff training and implement the Meristem method effectively
• Develop a professional growth plan in collaboration with your immediate supervisor
• Engage with parents and guardians as required to support client progress anddevelopment
• Create and manage budgets related to material needs for classes

• Actively familiarize and engage with key foundational materials that support theMeristem program
• Participate in collaborative educational offerings with colleagues
• Implement program-oriented approaches for teaching and skill development
• Substitute for other team members when needed
• Teach additional program-specific content as required
• Support the onboarding process of new clients and staff
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
• Knowledge and understanding of atypical and neurodiverse populations, and behavioral challenges of young adults in the autistic population
• Modify activities to meet the individual needs and abilities of participants
• Collaborate with therapists, educators, and families to ensure a comprehensiveapproach to skill development
• Stay current with the latest research and techniques in movement therapy forneurodiverse populations
• Maintain a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters growth and confidence

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, or Arts
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
• Experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum – preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Current CA Driver’s License and updated auto insurance
• Knowledge of sensory integration, motor development, and movement-based interventions
• Experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum
• Background in disability education, direct support caregiver, or educator, and work skills
• Experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring young adults in independent living skills
• Strong understanding of wellness, health, and safety topics
• Ability to modify instruction for different skill levels and sensory needs
• Ability to facilitate engaging and interactive classes tailored to diverse learning needs
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong ability to self-reflect and implement new learning strategies
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and maintain attention to classroom details
• Strong safety and classroom management skills
• Patience, creativity, and a passion for inclusive arts education
• Ability to engage with multiple perspectives in an unbiased manner
• Familiarity or willingness to learn Transformative Movement Education, Ruskin Mill Therapeutic craft education, or Waldorf education

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