The Driftless Folk School Fellowship is an opportunity to become immersed in the life of the Driftless Folk School, Thoreau College, and the vibrant rural community in which we are rooted, while helping to support the growth, development, and flourishing of DFS. This position is envisioned as a year-long commitment for adults interested in supporting a wide range of folk school classes and activities and a passion for grassroots education, non-profit development, and engaged community life. No specific prior experience, age, or level of education is required. The ideal applicant is passionate about community based education and intentional educational communities. LEARN MORE & APPLY BY MARCH 31ST!
Offer a Class through the Driftless Folk School!
The Driftless Folk School recruits a diverse array of quality instructors to teach within our varied curriculum every year. Are you a skilled instructor and craftsperson who would like to offer a class through the folk school? Please fill out the class proposal form below, and we will consider your class offering as we craft our schedule for 2024 and beyond. Instructors of all ages, backgrounds, genders, and ethnicities are encouraged to apply!
Prospective teachers who fill out the form below will be sent our Instructor Agreement document, which contains more information about teaching with the DFS - like pay rates, venue options, and more. If your class is accepted, we will notify you so we can proceed with next steps.
Thank you for your interest in teaching with Driftless Folk School!
Course proposal process:
1. Complete this interest form, which will ask for your contact details, your teaching experience, and details about the class(es) you wish to propose.
2. The DFS programming committee will review your proposal. The committee meets monthly, so please allow up to a few weeks for a response.
3. DFS may request additional information by email, or request a phone call to discuss your vision for the class in more detail.
4. You will be informed by email whether your proposed course has been approved. Upon approval, we will ask you to fill out a detailed course description form for final details, like your preferred class dates and minimum/maximum class size.
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The DFS Registrar will be your contact person throughout this process. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Andi Reisdorf (née Bruce), Registrar, 608-284-8524, registrar@driftlessfolkschool.org
Driftless Folk School expects our instructors to uphold a culture of respect for everyone, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, national or ethnic origin, or socioeconomic status. We expect instructors to create a welcoming environment for students of all identities, lifestyles, and backgrounds. By agreeing to teach with the Driftless Folk School, instructors agree to uphold these terms.
We ask that everyone involved in the programming of the Driftless Folk School, including instructors, students, staff, and community members, approach each event that we host with an attitude of respect, empathy, and an open mind tuned for community building. Anyone whose actions disrupt the community learning environment that we strive to cultivate may be asked to remove themselves from the event and may be refused future participation.
Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns about this policy.