Crochet for Kids Instructor

🇺🇸In-Person - Philadelphia, PA$28K–$42K/yri1h ago

K-12 Teaching Arts And Crafts Instruction Enrichment Programming K12 Instruction Curriculum Development

Summary

Teach crochet to K-12 students at schools and community centers through Togetherhood's enrichment marketplace. Create age-appropriate curricula and foster a positive learning environment where children develop passion for the craft.

Key Responsibilities: Design and deliver age-appropriate crochet curriculum for classes lasting 6-18 weeks. Arrive on time, create memorable experiences, build positive class community, and inspire students to understand the value of crochet.

Skills & Tools: Teaching and classroom management experience with school-age children, curriculum design, ability to build positive relationships with students, enthusiasm for education, flexibility, strong work ethic, and passion for personal development and learning.

Qualifications: Demonstrated teaching experience with K-12 students (formal or informal with compelling explanation), at least three professional references, and proven ability to lead independent classes.

Location: In-Person - Philadelphia, PA

Compensation: $28K–$42K/yr (estimated)

Job Description

We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community. Therefore, we require all applicants to:

(1) showcase relevant teaching experience on your resume.
(2) If you have a passion for education but lack formal teaching experience, please include a compelling cover letter explaining your interest in teaching and why you believe you would excel in an educational role.

About Togetherhood

Togetherhood is a marketplace for independent enrichment providers. We are a trusted source of consistently-outstanding enrichment experiences, across any topic, whether it be arts & crafts, skateboarding, breakdancing, performing arts with Broadway performers, STEM through the lens of Harry Potter or soccer with a former college athlete. We are a safe, secure community where children can experience the world around them, learn and, most importantly, have fun with their friends in programs led by other members of the community. Our mission is to enable consistently outstanding enrichment so that every one (regardless of their circumstances) has the opportunity to become who they aspire to be. We are focused on finding passionate, talented enrichment providers and giving them the autonomy and support they need to create engaging and magical experiences for children.

What You'll Do

You will be matched with opportunities to teach hip-hop dance to K-12 students at schools, buildings and community centers. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. In this role, you'll have the following responsibilities:

Conceive of and create an age-appropriate curriculum for your class
Consistently arrive at your class on time (or early!)
Create and memorable experience for the children in your class to help them grow and develop a passion for crochet
Help children understand why crochet is so wonderful and how it's helped shape you as a person

Who You Are

Fun, enthusiastic, experienced instructor, with experience teaching school age children.
Able to create positive class community and build relationships with students
Experience leading your own classes
Has excitement, joy and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning
Cooperative, supportive, flexible
Has a strong work ethic and do whatever it takes mind set
At least three references