Presenter Teacher Performer

About the role

California Weekly Explorer seeks a full-time Presenter who will make history come alive for students on a daily basis. This person will love working with students, be excited about education and learning, enjoy travel and new experiences and have a desire to make a difference in the lives of students and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Complete intensive training including memorizing and dynamically presenting three scripts in a highly engaging manner; up to two presentations a day, each 2 1/2 hours in length. Constant interaction with students (classroom size up to 36 in a presentation - a few more allowed for inclusion of students with disabilities).
• Solo presenting/teaching including transporting and setting up/tearing down display equipment each day (this is a one-person "show" - not a troupe).
• Wake up early and drive each day to a different school in a large calendar area.
• Attend 5-6 staff meetings in a season that require travel to our Southern California office (travel advanced or reimbursement provided).
• Take 3-5 weekly trips a school year outside your calendar area (on some calendars - depending on area).
• Make all travel arrangements and preparations.
• Fill out reports including monthly expense report and evaluations of schools.
• Initial training on the first presentation takes 10-12 consecutive business days. An additional 3-4 consecutive business days of training on the second presentation takes place 2-4 weeks later and the final 3-4 consecutive business days of training on the third presentation takes place 2-4 weeks after that.

Requirements

• A positive and fun personality - go with the flow type (not easily agitated)
• A can-do, helpful mindset (no room for 'victim' mentality in this position)
• A problem solver - solution minded
• A personable; people-person mentality
• Must like kids!
• Ability to command a room (this position is difficult for people of a more shy nature)
• Strong social, communication, and organizational skills
• Some type of teaching or performance experience
• Classroom management and improvisation ability a plus!
• Willing and able to work a 5-day a week set calendar with a high work ethic and "show must go on" mentality
• Taking care of personal health must be a priority for fulfilling the demands of the calendar with no substitutes available.
• Due to the daily performance aspect with no understudy or substitutes available, this position can prove difficult for anyone with chronic health conditions.
• A reliable standard size car that will hold all equipment
• A safe living area with room to store equipment
• A valid driver’s license
• Pass a DOJ background check