Instructor

The Bridge Learning Community; Sheridan (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bridge Learning Community in Sheridan, Oregon is looking for creative and passionate instructors for their new Homeschool Resource Center launching in Fall 2026. Instructors will design and teach engaging classes free from grades and standardized testing, focusing on fostering curiosity and creativity.

Classes will cover subjects like STEM, arts, and life skills, with up to five class slots available each day. Ideal candidates should have experience working with youth and a passion for sharing knowledge in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or youth.
• Ability to foster collaborative and inclusive classroom environments.
• Strong interest or expertise in the subjects taught.

Responsibilities

• Design or choose curriculum for courses.
• Deliver engaging, hands-on instruction.
• Prepare materials and maintain organized classroom spaces.

Skills

Experience working with children or youth

Creativity and initiative

Comfort teaching mixed-age groups

Passion for self-directed education

Job description

Instructor at a Homeschool Resource Center

The Bridge Learning Community is seeking passionate, creative, and collaborative instructors to teach classes in our new Homeschool Resource Center launching in Fall 2026.

We are building a relationship-centered learning community that supports homeschool families, alternative learners, and local public school students through engaging, mixed-age classes rooted in curiosity, creativity, and experiential learning.

Instructors at The Bridge have the opportunity to design and teach classes aligned with their passions, expertise, and teaching style in an environment free from grades, standardized testing, and rigid curriculum requirements.

About the Role

Instructors create engaging learning experiences that encourage curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and confidence. Classes are one hour long, meet once a week, and may include academic subjects, arts, STEM, life skills, physical education, enrichment, and more. For every hour in class instructors get two hours of paid prep and administrative time. There are up to five class slots a day available, two days a week.

We welcome educators, artists, makers, professionals, tradespeople, mentors, and community members with experience working with youth and a passion for sharing their knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design or choose curriculum for courses
• Deliver engaging, hands-on instruction
• Foster collaborative and inclusive classroom environments
• Support mixed-age, learner-driven education
• Communicate and collaborate with families and staff
• Prepare materials and maintain organized classroom spaces
• Complete basic administrative responsibilities such as attendance tracking
• Attend staff meetings and trainings

Ideal Candidates

• Have experience working with children or youth
• Value relationship-centered and self-directed education
• Are comfortable teaching mixed-age groups
• Bring creativity, passion, and initiative into the classroom
• Support inclusive and respectful learning environments
• Have expertise or strong interest in the subjects they teach

Program Philosophy

The Bridge Learning Community believes learning happens through curiosity, relationships, meaningful experiences, and active engagement with the world. Our classes emphasize project-based, experiential, and interest-driven learning while creating spaces where young people feel safe to explore, ask questions, take risks, and authentically be themselves.

Schedule & Compensation

• Classes take place Wednesdays and Fridays during 10-week fall, winter, and spring sessions
• Additional opportunities for leading clubs may be available
• Compensation is provided on a per-class basis

We are excited to build a diverse team of educators and community mentors who are passionate about reimagining education and creating meaningful learning experiences for young people.