Experiential Program Instructor for Neurodiverse Young Adults

Meristem; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HRA ($3k)

Dental

Vision

401K

Lunch provided

Job summary

Meristem seeks a Program Instructor to guide neurodiverse young adults through hands-on, experiential learning across living skills, land, movement, craft, and self-leadership. You will design engaging projects, provide individualized instruction, and help students build confidence and practical life skills.

You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, maintain safe learning spaces, and model professionalism while supporting personal growth and independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience teaching or mentoring, preferably with neurodiverse individuals.
• Ability to learn multiple disciplines to support interdisciplinary programming.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging, hands-on learning experiences promoting independence, creativity, and skill development.
• Design and implement curriculum aligned with developmental progression and educational philosophy.
• Assess student strengths and learning needs to create individualized instructional experiences.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress and daily observations.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Manage classrooms, workshops, tools, and materials to ensure safety and organization.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, therapists, families, and supervisors.
• Support onboarding of new students and staff and contribute to a positive community culture.
• Assist with planning, materials purchasing, and program development.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Provide substitute instruction and support special projects as needed.

Skills

Experiential instruction

Project-based learning

Therapeutic craft

Individualized instruction

Classroom management

Collaborative teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree (Psychology, Special Education, Education a plus)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Educational technology

Job description

Meristem seeks a Program Instructor to guide neurodiverse young adults through hands-on, experiential learning across living skills, land, movement, craft, and self-leadership. You will design engaging projects, provide individualized instruction, and help students build confidence and practical life skills.

You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, maintain safe learning spaces, and model professionalism while supporting personal growth and independence.