The Loving Hands Group is hiring people with experience in the creative arts, performing arts, chair yoga and other holistic, therapeutic modalities to teach classes for senior adults and people with disabilities throughout the greater Cleveland area.
We are looking for teachers in two areas
1. Those who can teach one or more of the programs already listed on our website – https://lovinghandsgroup.com/classes-and-activities. Content for these classes is already developed and can be given to you to teach from, or you can develop your own.
2. Or – those who can teach new programs that we don’t already offer, such as ceramics, drama, dance, drumming, sound healing, massage, Tai Chi, QiGong, etc. You determine what classes you would like to offer and you develop the content.
This will be occasional to part-time work, depending on the frequency of requests from our clients. You will be hired as an Independent Contractor, and you can choose your schedule.
Our clients consist of individuals and groups with varying levels of physical and cognitive ability. We do not have specific expected outcomes, other than participation at whatever level they are able. You must be open to varying levels of participation and outcomes; and you must be flexible, patient and understanding. When needed, we can limit class size and/or get the client’s staff to assist you.
You need to have several years of experience working in your area of expertise and/or working with the populations we serve. Previous teaching experience is desired but not necessary.
Hours, Locations and Pay
We work with groups of people at senior centers, disability centers and retirement communities. We also work with private individuals in their home or retirement community.
Classes are one hour long and may be one-time or ongoing, depending on the client’s request. Class hours are usually Monday-Friday between 10am-5pm. Weekends are occasionally requested. You can choose which days and hours you are available to work, and you can set your own schedule with the client.
Our current pay rate is $30 per hour. You are paid for your class time as well as travel time to and from the class location. You are also paid an additional 20 minutes for parking, setting up for the class, and cleaning up afterwards.
We do not pay for any other time, including time for developing your class, planning your syllabus, scheduling with the client, preparing for the class, or buying class supplies. Since we pay you for your travel time, we do not reimburse for mileage. However, mileage may be deductible on your taxes – please consult with your accountant.
We have an unlimited service radius and our clients are located throughout the greater Cleveland area. This generally includes traveling as far west as North Olmsted and Westlake, as far south as Strongsville and Solon, as far east as Mentor and Chardon; and sometimes farther. You must be willing to travel to all of these areas in all weather, unless schools are closed or there are other dangerous conditions.
Here are sample total payments for a one-hour class. Please carefully review this pay scale. Travel time is calculated from our office address in Cleveland Heights, so if you live far from the office, this might not work for you. Actual pay may vary slightly from these amounts, depending on the exact location in the cities listed.
Cleveland Heights – $50
Beachwood – $60
Lakewood, Independence – $65
Mentor, Parma, Solon – $70
Westlake, North Olmsted – $75
You will need to gather and bring all required materials and supplies to your classes. You will be reimbursed for materials you purchase that are consumed in class, such as paint and clay. We do not reimburse for reusable materials such as paint brushes, drums and drama props. These may be deductible on your taxes though – please consult with your accountant.
Because you will be working as an Independent Contractor, we do not provide any benefits other than pay.
Other Requirements
You need to pay to get FBI and BCI background checks every 5 years while working with us. They must be “clean” with no convictions.
Yoga and Tai Chi instructors must be certified and insured. Massage therapists must be licensed and insured.
For More Information and to Apply
Please contact our Founder, Judith Eugene at
Phone: 216-408-5578
Email: Judith@LovingHandsGroup.com
Thank you for considering joining our team!
