Certified Instructor

Department: Engagement
Reports To: Manager of Operations, Engagement
Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Remote (U.S. Based)

About Us

Conscious Discipline (CD) is a leading provider of comprehensive, trauma-informed social emotional learning (“SEL”) solutions to schools and districts. Conscious Discipline is an adult-first methodology, meaning it addresses adult self-regulation and skill sets first in order to empower adults to model, teach and live the skills and ideals they want children to acquire. This highly effective approach is shown to improve self-regulation, achievement, relationships, sense of community, empathy and intrinsic motivation in both children and adults.

Conscious Discipline’s methodology is based in scientific and developmental research. CD creates a compassionate culture and facilitates an intentional shift in adults’ understanding of behavior via the CD Brain State Model. It then provides specific brain-friendly, evidence-based and research-backed strategies for responding to each child’s individual needs with wisdom. 

Position Summary

Please read this document in its entirety before applying.

A Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor (CDCI) is part of a “best in class” team of experts who practice Conscious Discipline and engage audiences via the instructional delivery of Conscious Discipline content. CDCIs are aligned with the goal of massively scaling the reach of Conscious Discipline.

Part-time CDCIs must be available to deliver contracted training and coaching at a minimum of one day (6 contact hours, plus travel and preparation time) per month or 12 days (72 contact hours, plus travel and preparation time) per year. Conscious Discipline does not guarantee any amount of contracted work to any part-time CDCI. All CDCIs are highly encouraged to help generate leads for contract work by networking in their communities and states and submitting proposals to present Conscious Discipline sessions at conferences.

We are currently accepting applications from experienced practitioners who are implementing Conscious Discipline with fidelity in one or more of the following areas to become Conscious Discipline Certified Instructors (CDCIs). 

Applicants must be available to begin providing contracted services on August 1, 2026. 

• Early Childhood (Birth – 5)
• Elementary (grades K – 5)
• Secondary (grades 6 – 12)
• Administration: Early Childhood, Elementary and/or Secondary

If you do not have experience in one or more of the above areas, or cannot provide contracted services throughout August 2026, please do not apply at this time.

Where You Shine

• Transformative, motivating, engaging, inspiring. 
• Displays clear, professional communication, behavior, and appearance.
• Possesses a clear understanding of group dynamics and how to engage all types of learners.
• Models Conscious Discipline Powers and Skills in all interactions.
• Possesses clear verbal communication skills and the ability to carry an audience, including effective tone, inflection, volume, pacing, pausing, and enunciation.
• Implementation of Conscious Discipline Powers, Skills and structures with fidelity for at least one year in an Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary environment.
• Attendance at a Conscious Discipline Institute (CD1) or Academy within the last 3 years.
• Helper experience at a Conscious Discipline Institute or Academy.
• Attendance at the Conscious Discipline Advanced Institute (CD2).

Application Documents: 

• Submit a cover letter and detailed resume, which includes dates and locations of attendance, helper experiences, and if applicable any demonstration sessions given at Conscious Discipline Institutes. Indicate your interest in a part-time or full-time position.
• Submit a 1–2-page (maximum) reflection of your transformation experiences including both personal and professional perspectives.
• Submit two letters of recommendation from two different individuals. Only one letter may be from a current Certified Instructor, if applicable.
•      One letter speaks to the fidelity of your Conscious Discipline implementation in your professional role.
•      One letter speaks to your training and/or coaching of others in their Conscious Discipline implementation.
• Prepare and present a 10-minute session on a Conscious Discipline topic of your choice (excluding the Brain State Model) to an interview panel via Zoom.

If you meet the above required qualifications and are interested, please apply as soon as possible. All submitted items will be carefully reviewed and evaluated by a select team of Conscious Discipline specialists. The review process may take up to four weeks. Applicants may be invited for a virtual interview as part of the final selection process. Participation in the application and interview process does not guarantee certification. 

If the number of CDCI positions needed are filled by other applicants, you may be held in reserve for consideration as a CDCI if/when additional part-time positions are needed. If certification is not approved, and the review team agrees that you currently do not meet the criteria and requirements for certification, you may reapply after one year, if the position is posted again.