When to apply

Anytime. We accept and consider proposals year-round. However, we plan our programs six months to one year in advance. Review the table below for the schedule.

Determine your compensation relationship with the City

In your instructor role will you be a City of Sunnyvale employee or a Contractor? You will submit your desired compensation, either hourly rate (Employee), or flat fee or percentage of resident class fee (Contractor).

City of Sunnyvale Employee: Employees are paid every two weeks and taxes are withheld. Employees must, at the City’s expense, pass:

• DOJ background check (fingerprinting)
• DMV check
• Tuberculosis (TB) and drug-alcohol tests

Contractor: Contractors are paid upon invoice at the end of the class. Contractors must, at the expense of the Contractor, have:

• Valid Sunnyvale business license
• $1 million liability insurance
• Internal Revenue Service W9 submission
• If working with children:
  • Sexual Abuse and Molestation (SAM) insurance
  • DOJ background check (fingerprinting)
  • Tuberculosis (TB) and drug-alcohol tests

Note: Current testing results required.

Complete the online application

CLASS PROPOSAL APPLICATION

We’ll review your proposal

We review class proposals based on community need and interest, facility availability and cost. We factor in your qualifications, reputation, and ability to meet pre-employment requirements.

Expect a response from us in four weeks from submission.

Submission of a class proposal does not guarantee approval of a contractual agreement with the City of Sunnyvale.