Life and Community Instructor

Join Our Team as a Life & Community Instructor — Make a Difference Every Day

At The WOW Center, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to grow, connect, and thrive. Our culture is rooted in compassion, inclusion, and genuine joy in what we do. We don't just teach — we empower adults with developmental disabilities to live more confidently, independently, and meaningfully within their communities.

If you're someone who loves uplifting others, celebrates wins big and small, and thrives in a collaborative environment, you'll fit right in.

What We Value

• A genuine love for helping others
• Patience, empathy, and a sense of humor
• Creativity and flexibility
• Team spirit — we support each other
• A growth mindset — no two days are the same

About the Role

As a Life & Community Instructor, you will guide adults with developmental disabilities through essential daily living and social skills. You'll create engaging lessons, explore the community with participants, and support each individual's unique goals — all within a warm, person-centered environment where everyone is valued and respected.

This role is hands-on, creative, and deeply fulfilling. Every day brings opportunities to learn, share, laugh, and grow alongside the people we serve.

What You'll Do

Instruction & Skill Development
You'll design and lead lessons that help participants gain confidence in:

• • Cooking & kitchen safety
• • Cleaning routines & maintaining personal spaces
• • Budgeting, shopping, and money handling
• • Appropriate social etiquette & communication
• • Community awareness and navigating public spaces
• • Teamwork, conflict resolution, and friendship-building
• • Time management, scheduling, and organization
• • Functional spelling and reading
• • Basic technology and digital safety
• • Critical thinking and decision-making
• • Self-care, grooming, and personal advocacy

Classroom & Program Support

• Create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment — every voice matters.
• Adapt your teaching style to meet different learning needs.
• Track participant progress and celebrate growth.
• Collaborate with caregivers, therapists, case managers, and fellow instructors to support success.
• Plan fun, meaningful activities throughout the year.

Safety & Support

• Promote safety in all instructional settings, including cooking activities and field outings.
• Assist with mobility, communication, or self-care when needed.
• Keep classroom areas organized, clean, and welcoming.

Community Integration

• Lead outings to local businesses, parks, cafes, and community spaces.
• Model healthy social interactions and real-world skills.

Professional Responsibilities

• Attend team meetings and required trainings.
• Complete documentation accurately and on time.
• Uphold participant dignity, privacy, and rights.
• Follow agency policies and state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Education, Human Services, Special Education, or related field preferred
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities preferred
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills in English

Work Environment

You'll spend your time in:

• Classroom learning centers
• Kitchen & hands-on teaching spaces
• Outdoor environments
• Community settings

Expect a role filled with movement, collaboration, and real-world learning — never just sitting behind a desk.

Why Join The WOW Center?

Because here, culture is everything.
We show up with purpose, celebrate diversity, and treat every individual — staff and participant — with dignity and respect. You won't just teach life skills; you'll help write stories of independence and joy.

Ready to make an impact? We'd love to hear from you you.