What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Teachers and/or TA looking for New Career Path position at Pal-O-Mine Equestrian?
Company Overview
Pal-O-Mine is dedicated to providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program that fosters growth, learning, and healing through horses. We serve children and adults with disabilities, those who have experienced abuse or neglect, military personnel, and individuals facing economic hardships, emphasizing compassionate care and innovative therapy.
Summary
Unlock Potential in and Outside the Classroom: A New Career Path Awaits!
Are you a dedicated Certified Special Education Teacher, Certified Teacher or Certified Teacher Assistant with a passion for horses and a desire to make an impact in a dynamic, experiential environment? Transition your invaluable skills into a deeply rewarding second career in Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) or Adaptive Riding!
Your experience in behavioral management, personalized learning, and assessment is a powerful asset in the world of equine interaction. The patience, empathy, and communication skills you've honed in the classroom translate directly to facilitating profound growth and healing through the power of horses.
We are seeking a motivated individual who is:
- A Certified Teacher, with a strong background in special education.
- Experienced in creating a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment.
- Passionate about the therapeutic and educational benefits of working with horses.
- Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability.
- Looking to leverage existing expertise in human development and learning with hands-on horse experience.
The Opportunity:
Join a team dedicated to fostering confidence, communication, and self-awareness in clients of all ages and abilities. In this role, you will help design and facilitate programs where clients learn life skills by engaging in unmounted activities with horses. This is an opportunity to apply your teaching acumen in a fresh, outdoor setting, using horses as partners in the educational process.
Ideal candidates may have or be willing to pursue:
- PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) Certification, or CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) Certification
- Experience with safety protocols and equine behavior management.
- A keen interest in professional development in the equine-assisted services field, specifically the EAGALA (to facilitate EAL – Equine Assisted Learning).
Ready to transition?
If you are ready to apply your unique skill set to a career that combines your professional passion with your love for horses, we want to hear from you.
Please include a cover letter, along with 3 references ( 2 professional and 1 personal, email and phone numbers please!).
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5.0 – 20.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25