Welcome to the JEMS Instructor Community
As a JEMS Instructor, you are helping create meaningful experiences that empower youth, veterans, military families, adults, and communities through creativity, wellness, education, and connection.
This portal is your starting point for understanding your role, preparing for programs, reviewing instructor standards, and accessing the resources you need to lead with confidence and purpose.
VETERAN-LED • COMMUNITY-FOCUSED • PURPOSE-DRIVEN
Start Here: Your Instructor Onboarding Path
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STEP 1-REVIEW
Review Instructor ResponsibilitiesKnow Your Responsibilities
Review the JEMS Instructor Responsibilities, including professional conduct, preparation, participant safety, program standards, and expectations.
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STEP 2- PREPARE
Get Ready to Lead
Understand your assigned program, audience, materials, supplies, schedule, location, and any special instructions before your class or event.
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STEP 3- CONFIRM
Complete Your Onboarding
Complete all required instructor forms, agreements, acknowledgments, and program-specific requirements before facilitating an approved JEMS activity.
Your Role as a JEMS Instructor
Being a JEMS Instructor is about more than teaching a class. You help create experiences where participants can learn new skills, express their creativity, build confidence, practice wellness, and connect with others.
Your role is to guide, encourage, and empower participants while maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
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EDUCATE
Share Knowledge & Skills
Provide clear, engaging instruction that helps participants learn, explore, and develop new skills. -
EMPOWER
Build Confidence
Encourage participants to recognize their abilities, make choices, try something new, and feel proud of what they accomplish. -
SUPPORT
Create a Positive Space
Promote respect, encouragement, inclusion, and connection so participants feel welcomed and supported. -
INSPIRE
Create Meaningful Impact
Help participants leave their JEMS experience feeling encouraged, capable, connected, and inspired.
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BEFORE YOUR PROGRAM
✓ Review your program details and participant audience
✓ Confirm date, time, location, and expected attendance
✓ Prepare all required materials and supplies
✓ Review the planned activity and safety requirements
✓ Arrive early enough to organize your instructional space
✓ Contact JEMS leadership if you have questions or concerns before the program -
DURING YOUR PROGRAM
Lead With Purpose
✓ Welcome participants and explain the activity clearly
✓ Demonstrate instructions before participants begin
✓ Encourage participation, creativity, and questions
✓ Maintain appropriate supervision and professional boundaries
✓ Keep materials and the instructional area safe and organized
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AFTER YOUR PROGRAM
Close With Care
✓ Make sure participants safely complete the activity
✓ Clean and restore the instructional area
✓ Account for supplies and equipment
✓ Report any incidents, injuries, or concerns to JEMS leadership
✓ Complete any required program documentation
✓ Leave participants with encouragement and a positive JEMS experience
Instructor Resources & Important Links
Everything you need to prepare, understand your responsibilities, and successfully represent CashualTEE ✦ JEMS Empowerment, Inc. is available below. Please review all required materials before facilitating a JEMS program.
INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Review JEMS expectations, safety standards, participant protection requirements, and professional responsibilities
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INSTRUCTOR AGREEMENT
Review AgreementReview and complete your JEMS Instructor Agreement before facilitating programs on behalf of the organization.
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INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Review ResponsibilitiesReview JEMS expectations, safety standards, participant protection requirements, and professional responsibilities.
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PROGRAM SUPPORT
Contact JEMSHave a question about your program, materials, participants, or responsibilities? Contact JEMS leadership before your scheduled program.