Unlock Your Potential as a Guide and Instructor with GetSetUp
GetSetUp is revolutionizing the way older adults learn, connect, and thrive. As a pioneering platform, we've created a vibrant community of over two million registered users, offering a diverse range of interactive programs, social hours, and special events tailored to their interests. We're now seeking a skilled and passionate Guide/Instructor to join our team on a remote basis, contributing to our mission of empowering active agers to live their happiest, healthiest lives.
About GetSetUp: Empowering Active Agers Through Learning and Connection
At GetSetUp, we believe that age is just a number, and that everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with others. Our platform is designed to foster a sense of community and belonging among older adults, providing them with the skills, confidence, and connections they need to thrive. With a strong presence in the U.S. and India, we're a global team dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of our users.
The Ideal Candidate: A Skilled and Compassionate Guide/Instructor
We're looking for a talented and experienced Guide/Instructor who can share their knowledge, skills, and passion with our community of older adults. As a Guide/Instructor with GetSetUp, you'll have the opportunity to teach online classes, create engaging curriculum, and connect with learners from diverse backgrounds. If you're a natural teacher with a love for sharing your expertise and a knack for making complex concepts accessible, we encourage you to apply.
Key Qualifications and Skills
- Diverse Skillset: You have a range of hobbies, interests, or areas of expertise that you're eager to share with others.
- Teaching Experience: You're a seasoned teacher or instructor with a talent for breaking down complex concepts into engaging, easy-to-understand lessons.
- Strong Communication Skills: You possess excellent people skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, empathetically, and effectively with learners of varying backgrounds and skill levels.
- Technical Familiarity: You're comfortable using digital tools, including Zoom and Google applications, to deliver high-quality online instruction.
- Curiosity and Adaptability: You're a lifelong learner, always looking to expand your knowledge and adapt to new technologies and teaching methodologies.
- Resourcefulness and Self-Motivation: You're a self-starter who can work independently, troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain a high level of productivity in a remote work environment.
Responsibilities: Bringing Your Expertise to Life
As a Guide/Instructor with GetSetUp, you'll be responsible for:
- Teaching Online Classes: Delivering high-quality, engaging online classes to older adults (55+) using Zoom, covering subjects in which you have expertise, skill, and/or certification.
- Curriculum Development: Creating class outlines, slide decks, and curriculum for new classes that cater to the interests and needs of our learners.
- Technical Proficiency: Staying up-to-date on GetSetUp's virtual-led instruction principles, technologies, and teaching platform to ensure seamless delivery of online classes.
- Administrative Tasks: Completing administrative tasks, such as submitting hours, sending post-session notes to customers, and providing feedback to other GetSetUp teams, in a timely and efficient manner.
- Continuous Improvement: Participating in GetSetUp training, meetings, and feedback sessions to continually improve your teaching skills and contribute to the growth and development of our platform.
Technical and Infrastructure Requirements
To ensure a high-quality learning experience, we require:
- Reliable Internet Connection: A stable, high-speed internet connection that can support video conferencing via Zoom.
- Modern Computing Equipment: A late-model personal computer with audio and video capabilities, as well as a smartphone or other device to demonstrate specific skills or subjects (e.g., art, music).
- Equipment for Teaching: The ability to provide your own equipment for the classes you teach, such as a musical instrument, art supplies, or other materials relevant to your subject area.
What We Offer: A Rewarding Opportunity with Flexible Scheduling
As a Guide/Instructor with GetSetUp, you'll enjoy:
- Flexible Scheduling: The ability to choose your hours from our available pool of times, allowing you to balance your work and personal life.
- Competitive Hourly Wage: A competitive hourly rate of $25.00 USD, benchmarked against industry standards.
- Professional Development: Opportunities to develop your teaching skills, expand your subject matter expertise, and contribute to a mission-driven organization.
- Scholarship Benefits: A scholarship for a premium membership to take GetSetUp classes and attend exclusive member events at no cost, allowing you to continue learning and growing with our community.
- Meaningful Work: The satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in the lives of older adults, helping them to thrive and live their happiest, healthiest lives.
Our Values: Inclusive, Global, and Committed to Equal Opportunity
At GetSetUp, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and global culture that values diversity, equity, and equal opportunity. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, affirming race, sexual orientation, religion, gender, disability status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Join Our Team: Apply Today!
If you're a skilled and passionate Guide/Instructor looking for a flexible remote opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement – we value a great attitude, a willingness to learn, and a passion for teaching and making a difference. Submit your application today and join our community of dedicated professionals who are shaping the future of learning and connection for older adults.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
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