Presenter Teacher Performer

About Us

California Weekly Explorer is known throughout California elementary schools as the producers of the “Walk Through Presentations.” These fun presentations, popular among teachers and kids alike, engage students as they actively take part in their grade level history curriculum by becoming the “experts” and/or actual historical characters. A skilled presenter guides students through time while simultaneously hosting a friendly competition for students to earn points and become the winning team! For 40+ years California Weekly Explorer has provided excellence in education. Simply put; We are the experts in making learning fun!

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

• Ability to complete intensive training including memorize and dynamically presenting three scripts in 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). Storage boxes for equipment fit in a standard size vehicle
• 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)
• Store all required presentation equipment at home securely and safely. Approximately six standard storage containers and two medium sized storage bags, travel flat cart, and 4' flag stand holder (for display of 6 flags)
• Utilize online Company calendar system for school information and daily itineraries
• Make all travel arrangements and preparations
• Fill out reports including monthly expense report and evaluations of schools

Training Period

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. All training takes place in our Southern California office – food stipend and lodging provided by company including weekends (when needed) – one roundtrip mileage reimbursement provided to and from Southern California.

Requirements

• 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)
• Problem solver – solution minded
• 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
• Safe living area with room to store equipment
• A valid driver’s license
• Pass a DOJ background check

Benefits

• Salary position, $4,200/month (after completion of training) through June 15
• Paid training rate of $140/day for initial 10–12 day training period and subsequent 6–8 days additional training
• Full-time/seasonal, October through mid-June; summer’s off (not paid); option for additional per diem September calendar
• Medical benefits for individual employee paid in full for selected Company plans – family plans not available
• Paid school holidays including two weeks paid winter break (for fully trained presenters)
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard
• Uniform attire: polo (provided by Company) and dockers style pants