Teacher / Life Skills Educator
Teacher / Life Skills Educator
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Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
Mission Statement for Rainbow Acres
Rainbow Acres a residential Christian community with heart empowers adults with developmental disabilities to live to their full potential with dignity and purpose.
TITLE: Integrated Animal Science and Horsemanship Educator
DEPARTMENT: Programs
REPORTS TO: Programs Manager
PREPARED DATE: August 2025
SUMMARY: The Integrated Animal Science & Horsemanship Educator is responsible for teaching horsemanship equine safety and riding skills to residents (Ranchers) of all levels fostering therapeutic experiences through both classroom instruction and hands-on animal care. The educator is consistently seeking innovation and improvements to deliver a world-class program. This role includes supervising and instructing residents in the care of horses and other livestock or domesticated animals managing animal health and training and maintaining safe clean environments. The position provides cares for the well-being of all of the animals on the Ranch including feeding grooming exercising and assisting during veterinary and farrier appointments as needed. The Educator works collaboratively with the Education Team to develop curriculum oversee Ranchers and volunteers while promoting a culture of safety empathy and teamwork. This is a safety-sensitive position.
MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate maturity empathy and patience.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the following areas is required: horse handling horse/animal management riding fundamentals experience feeding raising and showing livestock facility care and equipment maintenance.
- Excellent horsemanship and riding skills required.
- Proficient in livestock first aid.
- Certification as a therapeutic riding instructor (Eponaquest Apprenticeship preferred) is required within 12 months of employment. Rainbow Acres will sponsor the employee to complete the certification and require a 3-year commitment in support of programmatic development.
- High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelors degree highly preferred.
- Ability to foster and build relationships in the community related to Rainbow Acres program resulting in opportunities for refinement and continuous growth of our program.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible adaptive and creative in the development and implementation of strategies to ensure continuous quality improvement.
- Evidence of strong ethical standards and moral character is essential along with sensitivity to the needs of adults with developmental disabilities.
- Ability to meet all clearance requirements including: obtaining and maintaining a level one-fingerprint clearance card pass a background check pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical reference checks verification that the applicant/employee is not listed on the AZ Protective Services Registry and comply with vaccination requirements.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Equine Instruction & Riding Program
- Teach beginner to advanced riding skills with constructive feedback
- Instruct residents in equine safety horsemanship and tack care
- Assess riding ability and place Ranchers in appropriate programs
- Schedule and evaluate riding lessons
- Ride and train horses as needed
- Maintain tack and barn cleanliness
- Plan and organize barn events and parties
- Promote kind handling of horses and teamwork
2. Animal Care & Livestock Management
- Supervise and instruct residents in feeding grooming and cleaning
- Monitor exercise groom and train a variety of animals
- Prepare specialized diets and administer medications
- Coordinate veterinary and farrier appointments
- Maintain accurate animal records for compliance
- Evaluate and acquire animals within budget; implement exit strategies
- Maintain safe clean and healthy animal environments
- Coordinate Rancher and volunteer schedules for animal care
3. Curriculum & Program Development
- Develop and implement classroom lessons and hands-on experiences
- Create materials and procedures for equestrian and animal science programs
- Collaborate with Program Manager on Rancher behavior issues
- Uphold Rainbow Acres mission vision and personnel policies
4. Facility & Equipment Maintenance
- Maintain and improve facilities landscape and equipment
- Report maintenance concerns promptly
5. Upholds
- Personnel policies mission and vision of Rainbow Acres to facilitate a quality Christian community on Rainbow Acres for the benefit of the residents
6. Completes
- Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; have great dexterity of hands and arms; stoop; kneel; twist; reach; grip; handle; lift/carry up to 50 pounds; and push/pull up to 50 pounds up to 2/3 of the work day; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must be able to navigate the Ranch moving from smooth surfaces to rocky or uneven terrain.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; have great dexterity of hands and arms; stoop; kneel; twist; reach; grip; handle; lift/carry up to 50 pounds; and push/pull up to 50 pounds up to 2/3 of the work day; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must be able to navigate the Ranch moving from smooth surfaces to rocky or uneven terrain.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to both hot and dry and/or wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.
You may apply online at by clicking on the Join Us tab and filling out the online application send your resume to or call 928.567.5231 for more information. Rainbow Acres is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
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