Candlemaking Non Rep Instructor Lvl A @ SVEC #1733

Sky Valley Education Center; Monroe (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe, Washington is seeking a Candlemaking Non Rep Instructor Level A to lead a single Friday class per week for grades 6-12. The role emphasizes hands-on instruction, safety, and engagement in a non-represented, part-time capacity.

Reports to the Director of Sky Valley Education Center; starting date is the 2026-27 school year. Experience with homeschooling or ALE partnerships is preferred. Salary is paid hourly; humane scheduling and district policies apply.

Qualifications

• Documented experience with the assigned activity.
• Experience with school-aged students in an alternative learning environment.
• Knowledge of candle making techniques and safety.
• Ability to provide engaging, hands-on instruction.
• Willingness to support ALE/Parent Partnership model preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach workshops and enforce standards of conduct and rules.
• Supervise and conduct workshops safely.
• Support and enforce Monroe District policies and procedures.
• Ensure workshops are conducted under the supervision of the advisor.
• Teach citizenship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility.
• Monitor attendance, grades and personal conduct.
• Ensure participation complies with district requirements and eligibility rules.
• Maintain related student materials.
• Accompany students on field trips related to the activity.
• Comply with Monroe School District policies and procedures.
• Maintain communications with administrators and other advisors.
• Build positive public relations within the school and with parents.

Skills

Effective communications

Motivating students

Fairness and consistency

Education

Documented experience with the assigned activity

Experience with school aged students in an alternative learning environment

Job description

Candlemaking Non Rep Instructor Lvl A @ SVEC #1733

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This job is also posted in Monroe School District 103

Job Details

Job ID: 5891147
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Location:

Sky Valley Education Center

Anticipated start date:

2026-27 School Year

Shift time:

See job detail below

Benefit Info:

• Sick, personal, bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Annuities (403(b), Roth)
• Medical flexible spending arrangement
• Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement
• Dependent care assistance program

Job Detail:

1 total classes per week Grades: 6-12 Fridays, 2 hrs wk

Should have experience and competency with candle making techniques and methods, materials, tools, and equipment. Should have a strong commitment to safety. Should have the ability to provide engaging, hands-on instruction. Should have the ability to make effective use of a 1-hr per wk class by providing focused, engaging learning opportunities that can connect to required learning/assignments outside the classroom. Experience with homeschooling, or a willingness to support an ALE/Parent Partnership model is preferred.

TITLE: Level A – Craft, Hobby and Basic Activities

REPORTS TO: Director of Sky Valley Education Center

POSITION SUMMARY: To plan, organize and implement workshops teaching the fundamentals, routines, and/or proper techniques associated with the activity. To provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and will stress the importance of academic achievement as well as individual student growth. To demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, human relations and be a positive role model for all students.

Preferred Qualifications

Education and experience

• Documented experience with the assigned activity
• Previous experience working with school aged students in an alternative learning environment

Knowledge of

• Rules and regulations of activity if applicable
• Fundamentals of the basic procedures and materials required
• Effective teaching techniques for developing skills and abilities
• Classroom/Team dynamics and effective behavior management techniques

Demonstrated skills

• Effective communications
• Motivating students
• Fairness and consistency

Ability to

• Demonstrate and maintain productive and positive interpersonal skills
• Provide an atmosphere conducive to good student citizenship
• Provide leadership to and direction of activity
• Plan effective workshops that lead to improved student skills
• Work cooperatively with other staff
• Compile and maintain accurate student records

Position Responsibilities

• Teaching workshops, standards of conduct and rules
• Supervising and conducting workshops safely
• Supporting and enforcing the District’s policies and procedures
• Ensuring that all workshops are under direction of and supervised by the advisor
• Teaching citizenship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility
• Monitoring attendance, grades and personal conduct.
• Ensure that students comply with district requirements and eligibility rules prior to any participation if required
• Ensuring the availability of related student materials
• Accompanying students on any field trips related to the activity
• Complying with Monroe School District policies
• Maintaining communications with school administrators and other advisors
• Building positive public relations in the school, with parents of students and in the community
• Ensuring that discipline follows school and district protocol, is fair, consistent and aligned with District policies
• Accepting responsibility for conduct of students

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is typically performed in the school setting or may be held outdoors.

Essential Functions

• Ability to perceive the nature of sound
• Near/far visual acuity
• Depth perception
• Ability to communicate orally
• Manual dexterity to operate various machines including a computer
• Gross and fine motor skills
• Sufficient stamina and exertion to demonstrate techniques properly for student safety

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

This position is that of non represented employee. The position will work a schedule determined by the Director of Sky Valley Education Center based on student need and interest. Salary as determined by the current salary schedule.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES

Performance shall be evaluated annually according to Board and administrative policies and procedures.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $24.69 to $24.69 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 14692 179th Avenue SE
• Monroe, Washington 98272
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]