Instructor Jobs in San Jose, CA
Instructor jobs in San Jose concentrate in the Evergreen, Willow Glen, and Downtown districts, with strong demand from EdTech companies, community colleges, and corporate training programs. Employers hiring right now include Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, NEX, and Impact Kids, active across technology, healthcare, and continuing education. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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If you are looking for consistent hours, work/life balance, and career growth, you'll be excited to hear that Compass has a FULL-TIME opening in the San Jose area for Life Skills Instructor (Life Coach).
WHO ARE WE:
As a coach with Compass, you will help adults with developmental disabilities live interdependently in their own homes through Independent Living Services. We walk beside our clients offering life skills instruction and mentorship. Every client's needs are unique to them and our teams work together to ensure each client receives the exact services they need.
OUR LIFE SKILLS COACHES WILL TEACH THEIR CLIENTS:
- Money Management
- Household chores and maintenance
- Exercise and nutrition-healthy meal preparation
- Recreational skills-social outings
- Medical and dental appointment setting
- General social and emotional skills
JOIN THE TEAM:
We've switched to a Virtual platform for interviews and hiring! Our goal is to make it safe, convenient, and simple!
Apply today for one of our open positions
After we receive your application, our recruitment manager will call you for a phone interview.
WHY WORK AT COMPASS?
- Benefits package for full-time valuing $8,600 a year (details below)
- FREE Costco Membership
- 401k with generous company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (including Kaiser coverage)
- Low cost Telemedicine for you and your household
- Annual Bonus and MONTHLY gift card incentives
- Competitive pay- direct deposit, bonuses, and time and a half on company recognized holidays
- Paid training
- Reimbursement for client-related transportation
- Friendly environment: 24-hour support available
ILS COACH REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to learn: no college degree is required, but must be teachable
- Must be excellent at scheduling and knowledgable about community resources
- Must have a car, insurance, valid driver's license
- Must pass a criminal background check
- See below for other requirements
- CPR and First Aid certification must be completed before hire (WE'LL PAY!)
- We're looking forward to working with you.
At Compass, we treat our caregivers with the respect they deserve. Go to www.compasscares.com/careers-opportunities to watch a message from Eric and Sadie Hess, our owners and company founders.
You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
Drug test, eligible to work in the U.S., Have or willing to get CPR/First Aid certification
#GRPA
If you are looking for consistent hours, work/life balance, and career growth, you'll be excited to hear that Compass has a FULL-TIME opening in the San Jose area for Life Skills Instructor (Life Coach).
WHO ARE WE:
As a coach with Compass, you will help adults with developmental disabilities live interdependently in their own homes through Independent Living Services. We walk beside our clients offering life skills instruction and mentorship. Every client's needs are unique to them and our teams work together to ensure each client receives the exact services they need.
OUR LIFE SKILLS COACHES WILL TEACH THEIR CLIENTS:
- Money Management
- Household chores and maintenance
- Exercise and nutrition-healthy meal preparation
- Recreational skills-social outings
- Medical and dental appointment setting
- General social and emotional skills
JOIN THE TEAM:
We've switched to a Virtual platform for interviews and hiring! Our goal is to make it safe, convenient, and simple!
Apply today for one of our open positions
After we receive your application, our recruitment manager will call you for a phone interview.
WHY WORK AT COMPASS?
- Benefits package for full-time valuing $8,600 a year (details below)
- FREE Costco Membership
- 401k with generous company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (including Kaiser coverage)
- Low cost Telemedicine for you and your household
- Annual Bonus and MONTHLY gift card incentives
- Competitive pay- direct deposit, bonuses, and time and a half on company recognized holidays
- Paid training
- Reimbursement for client-related transportation
- Friendly environment: 24-hour support available
ILS COACH REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to learn: no college degree is required, but must be teachable
- Must be excellent at scheduling and knowledgable about community resources
- Must have a car, insurance, valid driver's license
- Must pass a criminal background check
- See below for other requirements
- CPR and First Aid certification must be completed before hire (WE'LL PAY!)
- We're looking forward to working with you.
At Compass, we treat our caregivers with the respect they deserve. Go to www.compasscares.com/careers-opportunities to watch a message from Eric and Sadie Hess, our owners and company founders.
You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
Drug test, eligible to work in the U.S., Have or willing to get CPR/First Aid certification
#GRPA
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Who's Hiring
- Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts126
- NEX84
- Impact Kids84I
- Calex Sports84
- EXOS42
Instructor Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a instructor job in San Jose?
Start by targeting San Jose's strongest hiring sectors: community colleges like Evergreen Valley and San Jose City College, EdTech firms concentrated in the South Bay tech corridor, and corporate training departments at large employers in the North San Jose technology cluster. Candidates with hands-on subject expertise, classroom management experience, and familiarity with learning management systems stand out most in this market.
Which companies hire instructors in San Jose?
San Jose instructor roles are posted by Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, NEX, and Impact Kids and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring comes from a mix of community colleges, private EdTech companies, and corporate learning and development teams spread across San Jose's technology and healthcare sectors.
Are there remote instructor jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the subject matter, since hands-on technical or lab-based instruction typically requires an in-person setting. About 50% of instructor openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options most common in software, professional development, and corporate compliance training roles.
How can I get a instructor job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is through teaching assistant or tutoring roles at Evergreen Valley College, San Jose City College, or private test-prep and coding bootcamp programs in the area. Entry-level corporate training coordinator positions at South Bay technology companies also provide a foot in the door, and candidates who can demonstrate content knowledge through a portfolio or sample lesson plan gain a clear edge.
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