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 

  • STEP 1-REVIEW

    Know Your Responsibilities

    Review the JEMS Instructor Responsibilities, including professional conduct, preparation, participant safety, program standards, and expectations.

    Review Instructor Responsibilities 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

    ✓ Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment

  • 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
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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.

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 INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Review JEMS expectations, safety standards, participant protection requirements, and professional responsibilities 

  • INSTRUCTOR AGREEMENT

    Review and complete your JEMS Instructor Agreement before facilitating programs on behalf of the organization.

    Review Agreement 

  • INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

    Review JEMS expectations, safety standards, participant protection requirements, and professional responsibilities.

    Review Responsibilities 

  • PROGRAM SUPPORT

    Have a question about your program, materials, participants, or responsibilities? Contact JEMS leadership before your scheduled program.

    Contact JEMS 
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