How to Become an Instructor

 

 

 

 

Step 1. Applicants submit a Contract Class Proposal form to the Contract Class office for consideration; Submission of a proposal does not guarantee acceptance; Proposals not received by the deadline, incomplete proposals, or proposals that do not meet the established criteria (see criteria section below) will be immediately disqualified

 

 

Step 4. If the proposal is accepted, City staff will contact applicant to schedule an Orientation to discuss necessary information and requirements (see requirements section); If denied at any time, applicant will be notified and the proposal will no longer be under consideration; Eligible proposals will remain on file for one year should a future opportunity arise

Contract Class Criteria

1. The City will ensure the following criteria are met when reviewing a Contract Class Proposal. The City reserves the right to interpret proposals in a manner deemed fair and equitable in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Contract Class program.
2. Class has the ability to appeal to and engage the community, and the class title and subject matter are interpreted as an appropriate City service consistent with the City’s policies, mission, goals, and strategic plans
3. Instructor is 18 years or older, and instructor’s experience, training, and/or education demonstrates competence with the required knowledge and skills associated to the subject matter
4. Instructor demonstrates the ability to provide excellent customer service and high-quality programs
5. Class fee is practical and registration revenues are able to recover costs incurred by City
6. Class is not a duplication of or similar to an existing class or program that sufficiently meets demand or that has been removed due to low enrollment
7. Class activities do not pose an unreasonable safety risk to participants
8. Class curriculum and activities are an appropriate service that complies with all Federal, State, County, and City laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
9. Proposals are subject to facility availability if requesting the use of a City facility
10. If class is proposed to be held at Instructor’s facility, the facility is safe, welcoming, and in compliance
11. Does not subject participants to investment advice, ventures that may pose financial risks or solicitation, and/or sale of products or services
12. Does not promote alcohol, drug or tobacco use, firearms or weapons, gambling, or adult-oriented or sexually explicit materials
13. Does not offer, imply, and/or infer religious instruction, practices, or rituals; is not a religious-based program or service

Contract Instructor Requirements

1. Accepted applicants will be contacted to schedule an Instructor Orientation to finalize the following requirements. Requirements are subject to change at any time. All offers of acceptance are contingent upon the applicant fulfilling all necessary requirements.
2. Thoroughly review the Contract Instructor Handbook
3. Finalization of proposed class information and logistics (location, description, fee, materials, etc.) including a site tour for classes held at a City facility
4. Completion of the Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service W-9 Form
5. Receive Live Scan clearance (Department of Justice fingerprint background check) through the City; Instructors and individuals assisting Instructors (Assistants), ages 18 and up, such as co-instructors, substitutes, aides, volunteers, etc. are required to complete a Live Scan; Assistants that are minors, ages 17 and under, are required to be Live Scanned only if they have supervisory or disciplinary authority over a minor; The Instructor is responsible for disclosing prospective assistants to the City by completing the Affirmation of Live Scan form, and paying all fees related to the Live Scan ($46.00 per person)
6. Procure, maintain, and submit certificates of insurance and endorsements including: (1) Commercial General Liability with a combined single limit per occurrence in the amount of $1,000,000; (2) Additional Insured Endorsement naming the City of Santa Clarita as an additional insured; (3) Worker’s Compensation in the amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California; (4) Worker’s Compensation Policy must agree to waive all rights of subrogation; however, if instructor does not have employees they will be exempt from the Labor Code and must sign an affirmation of such
7. Submit a Certificate of Occupancy Permit/Approval to Use (only for those using a non-City facility)
8. Sign and adhere to the Contract Class Instructor Agreement (contract)

Thank you for your interest in instructing a class through the City!