Teach with Us

While we are always looking for new instructors and businesses to partner with to teach interesting classes and relevant skills, our schedule is limited. Prospective teachers should complete this form, below, and we’ll get back to you if we think you’re a good fit and have room in our schedule.

Want to Teach with Us?

How it Works:

We work with you to determine the specific design of the class in regards to: the facility suitability and availability, fees, class times and dates, participant requirements, course descriptions, etc.

We then create a class listing,  handle registration, and do the heavy lifting when it comes to the marketing. We’ll also coordinate use of our facility, furniture and equipment so your classroom needs are ready to go when you arrive to teach class.

You bring your expertise (and supplies, if applicable) and have a wonderful class!

Things of Note:

Instructor Compensation

The standard class fee split is 50/50. Instructors may make class fee suggestions in their proposal forms but we will finalize the rate, with respect to instructor expertise, expenses, and market rates.

Checks will be issued to instructors after the last day of class in a given session. Checks will be mailed to the address provided, unless other arrangements have been made.

Income Tax Reporting

Instructors are not considered Sierra 2 Center employees, and therefore, are not eligible for benefits. It is the instructor’s responsibility to pay all income taxes, as SCNA does not withhold State or Federal Income Tax, but does report earnings to the IRS through Form 1099.

All contracted instructors will be required to complete a W-9 form.

Registration

All registration takes place through the Sierra 2 Center office and online. Instructors are not to collect money, unless arrangements have been made. Registration deadlines will be set to encourage timely sign ups.

All registered participants will be listed on an attendance sheet, which we will provide to you prior to class. It is the instructor’s responsibility to review the attendance at the start of class to ensure everyone attending the class is registered. Any student not on the list is not registered for the class.

We do keep wait lists in the event that a full class has cancellations. Waitlist students will be notified if a spot opens up and their name will be added to the roster.

Cancellations

Except for illness or emergency, instructors may not cancel a class without prior approval from Sierra 2 Center. In the event an instructor cancels a class due to illness or emergency, the instructor shall, in the following order:

  1. contact and advise the Program Coordinator,
  2. contact all students (a roster will be provided, if needed),
  3. schedule a make-up date as approved by the Program Coordinator, and
  4. notify students of the make-up date.

If the Program Coordinator is out of the office, the Sierra 2 Center office staff will accept your cancellation and provide the roster of students to be contacted.

If a class does not meet the minimum participant requirements by the registration deadline, it can be cancelled by the instructor or Sierra 2 Center.

If a class is cancelled by Sierra 2 Center, the instructor will be informed and participants will be issued a refund or credit for another class.

Materials

Instructors can handle class supplies in one of two ways:

  1. They can purchase supplies on the students’ behalf and charge a Materials Fee, which will be collected by the Sierra 2 Center and paid to instructors at the end of the session along with their portion of the registration fees, or
  2. They can request that students bring their own supplies to class. Instructors should supply the Program Coordinator with a detailed list that includes a recommendation for where to find the item(s). The list will be sent out to students as the sign up.

Class Scheduling

We current book classes on some events and weekends, as availability allows. Please note holidays observed by Sierra 2 Center (building closures):

  • New Year’s Eve (limited hours)
  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • President’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • 4th of July
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving (and the following day)
  • Christmas Eve (limited hours)
  • Christmas Day

The Sierra 2 Center Facility

The majority of classes offered through The Learnery will take place in Room 7. The room has a linoleum floor, counters and a sink (great for art classes!) and can hold a maximum of 30 students in classroom style and 45 students in theater style.  A projector can be supplied if available and if arrangements are made in advance with the Program Coordinator.

The Sierra 2 Center provides tables and chairs. A blank room diagram will be provided to you by the Program Coordinator on which you can indicate your setup needs. Sierra 2 Center furniture and equipment will be set up by Facility Services staff. If your class requires protective table covers/ linens, special furniture or equipment, those must be supplied and set up by you.

If your accepted class proposal requires a learning space other than Room 7, special arrangements can be made to use another room.

Storage space is limited- we cannot store class supplies or equipment. If you feel storage is necessary for your class, please speak with the Program Coordinator to see if an exception can be made. All items (materials, equipment, posters hung up on walls, etc.) must be taken down or put away after each meeting.

Rooms will be unlocked by Facility Services staff a half hour before the start of your class. No keys will be administered to instructors. If you need assistance, you may call the office during business hours (916-452-3005) or call the Facility Services staff anytime (916-812-4939).

Marketing

The key to a successful class is how well you market the program you have to offer! The Sierra 2 Center promotes program activities and classes by making and distributing flyers, publishing class information on the Sierra 2 Center website and social media pages, and through email newsletters and press releases.

Instructors are encouraged to promote their classes as well. Copies of flyers can be made for instructor distribution. Instructors should plan to do their own marketing in order to ensure a successful event. The Learnery program logo must be all marketing materials made by the instructor.

Promotion of Business

Learnery classes cannot be used as a forum for the selling of services or products of the instructor. Instructors may mention their business or service as an introduction or explanation of experience and expertise, and as a way for students to learn more about the subject at the conclusion of the class series. Free promotional flyers, materials, etc. must be approved for distribution by the Program Coordinator.

Contact Information

For additional information please call (916) 452-3005 or email Events@Sierra2.org.

The main office is located at 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818. Office hours are 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Fridays.