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Job Description Teach What You Love. Inspire Curious Minds.Do you have a skill, passion, or area of expertise you'd love to share? We're looking for enthusiastic instructors who want to bring ideas to life for engaged, curious students.Whether your background is academic, artistic, technical, or hands-on, if you enjoy working with youth and teaching in a creative, flexible environment, we want to hear from you.Teach 1–12 hours per week Choose your days, hours, and age group Small, daytime, in-person classes 30-week school year (September–May)This Herndon learning center serves homeschooled students in K-12th, so classes go beyond standard school curriculum. Families are looking for depth, creativity, and variety—not worksheets and test prep.You do not need to be a licensed teacher. You do need enthusiasm, experience, and a genuine interest in sharing your knowledge.We are interested in hearing from instructors across a wide range of subjects and disciplines. While this list is not exhaustive, the following areas reflect some of our current interests and needs:ChemistrySciencePsychologyNurse Educator for Health ClassesEnglish, Writing, Reading, Language ArtsAI/ Machine LearningCybersecurityMythology, Urban Legends, SuperstitionsDrummingDecorative Arts: Sculpture, Mosaics, Stained Glass, Fiber Arts, Metal WorkWoodworkingASL sign language for children (elementary)CivicsGeographyBusinessHand DrummingArchitecture, Interior Design or City PlanningModel UNMarketing/AdvertisingTechnical WritingMicrobiology or EpidemiologyFood Science or Food ChemistryGraphic DesignVeterinary ScienceVideo Editing or FilmFilm AppreciationBookmakingCalligraphyJapaneseEMTOTHER IDEAS?....tell us!High school courses are often an excellent fit for adjunct college professors. Retired and former teachers are welcome to apply, as are subject-matter experts and teaching artists from a wide range of professional fields.Most classes meet for 1–2 hours per week, with the possibility of scheduling multiple classes back-to-back. Days, times, and session length are negotiable. All instruction is in person at our Herndon location, conveniently situated near the Dulles Toll Road, Fairfax County Parkway, and the Herndon Metro Station (approximately 3/8 mile).Instructors are engaged as independent contractors. Background checks and reference verification are required. Compensation is negotiable and based on subject matter and experience.For more information about our programs, visit www.compassclasses.com. Company DescriptionCompass was founded in 2012. The concept for Compass grew from the desire to provide creative, innovative, and interactive classes for homeschooled students with the consistency and quality provided by paid, professional instructors. Compass offers more than 200 classes each week for more than 600 students from more than 400 families.Company DescriptionCompass was founded in 2012. The concept for Compass grew from the desire to provide creative, innovative, and interactive classes for homeschooled students with the consistency and quality provided by paid, professional instructors. Compass offers more than 200 classes each week for more than 600 students from more than 400 families.