Teachers- Instructors (Woodworking & Pickleball)

Job Description

Job Description

Teach What You Love. Inspire Curious Minds.

Compass Homeschool Program is hiring instructors for several specific openings for the 2026–27 school year. We are looking for enthusiastic teachers, coaches, subject-matter experts, and skilled professionals who enjoy working with youth in a creative, flexible, in-person learning environment.

Compass is a homeschool learning center in Herndon, Virginia, serving students in K–12th grade. Our small, daytime classes go beyond standard school curriculum. Families are looking for depth, creativity, hands-on learning, strong instruction, and meaningful student engagement.

We are currently seeking instructors for the following positions:

1. PICKLEBALL COACH

Compass is seeking a Pickleball Coach to teach introductory pickleball classes for students in 2nd–6th grade, approximately ages 7–12.

• Classes will meet on Tuesdays from 3:00 pm–4:00 pm in two 8-week sessions:

---Fall Session: September 15, 2026–November 3, 2026
---Spring Session: March 30, 2027–May 18, 2027

• The coach should be able to teach basic rules, paddle skills, footwork, serving, safety, sportsmanship, and game play in a fun, encouraging environment. This position is ideal for a pickleball player, coach, PE teacher, recreation instructor, or youth sports leader who enjoys working with elementary-age students.

2. WOODWORKING INSTRUCTOR

Compass is seeking a Woodworking Instructor to teach beginner woodworking classes for students in 3rd–6th grade, approximately ages 8–12.

• Classes will meet on Mondays for 6 weeks, beginning September 14 in two sections:

--1:00 pm–2:00 pm
--2:00 pm–3:00 pm

• Possible spring classes or workshops if there is interest.
• Classes will focus on beginner projects such as toys, decor, boxes, and simple functional items.
• Instruction will be largely limited to hand tools, joinery, sanding, assembly, and finishing.
• Small power tools may be used in supervised stations, one student at a time, such as a jig saw, scroll saw, or drill press.
• Woodworking workshops will be conducted outdoors because of dust.
• The ideal instructor will be safety-minded, organized, patient, and comfortable teaching tool use and project steps to upper elementary students.

About the Teaching Environment

Most Compass classes meet once per week during the daytime. Class sizes are small, and students are homeschooled learners whose families choose Compass for engaging, in-person instruction and enrichment.

You do not need to be a licensed teacher. You do need strong subject knowledge, preparation, enthusiasm, classroom management skills, and a genuine interest in working with children and teens.

Position Details

✔ Small, in-person classes for homeschooled students
✔ Daytime teaching schedule
✔ Flexible part-time opportunities
✔ 2026–27 academic year positions
✔ Independent contractor roles
✔ Background checks and reference verification required
✔ Compensation negotiable based on subject matter, credentials, and experience

All instruction is in person at our Herndon location, conveniently situated near the Dulles Toll Road, Fairfax County Parkway, and the Herndon Metro Station.

For more information about Compass, 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 Description

Compass 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.