Teaching Apprenticeship Position
Spring 2023 PDC Dates: February 24 - 26, March 18 - 19, April 1 - 2, April 15 - 16
OVERVIEW
The goal of the apprenticeship is to train new permaculture educators. Through the program you will receive mentoring from SPI's teaching team and be given opportunities to teach select modules during the PDC. You will also participate fully in the PDC in a teacher/student role where you can observe and focus on pedagogy.
EXPECTATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must have already earned a PDC certificate, have a strong interest in teaching, and be able to provide for their own travel and lodging during the course. Experience in applied permaculture and/or education is a plus. Ideally, applicants will have spent at least 1 year practicing Permaculture.
APPLICATION
Please answer the following questions and email to Jamaica at PDC@shenandoahpermaculture.com.
Application deadline: December 24, 2022.
Please send questions or submissions to: PDC@shenandoahpermaculture.com
The goal of the apprenticeship is to train new permaculture educators. Through the program you will receive mentoring from SPI's teaching team and be given opportunities to teach select modules during the PDC. You will also participate fully in the PDC in a teacher/student role where you can observe and focus on pedagogy.
EXPECTATIONS
- Attend and participate (as both TA and student) in the entire 4-weekend PDC course.
- Attend 4 planning meetings prior to the course (virtual)
- Teach 2 1-hour modules during the course, under guidance of the teaching team
- Assist with setup and cleanup of the course before, during, and after class days
- You will receive $200 and a Teaching Apprenticeship Certificate upon completion of the apprenticeship
QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must have already earned a PDC certificate, have a strong interest in teaching, and be able to provide for their own travel and lodging during the course. Experience in applied permaculture and/or education is a plus. Ideally, applicants will have spent at least 1 year practicing Permaculture.
APPLICATION
Please answer the following questions and email to Jamaica at PDC@shenandoahpermaculture.com.
- Your name and where you live
- What is your permaculture background and experience? Where and when did you receive your PDC training? If you have done any permaculture design work please include a few photos/designs.
- Why are you interested in being a Teaching Apprentice? How will this program help you achieve your goals?
- What education/teaching experience do you have?
Application deadline: December 24, 2022.
Please send questions or submissions to: PDC@shenandoahpermaculture.com