Adult Enrichment Instructor

South Washington County Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

South Washington County Schools seeks instructors for Adult Enrichment and Community Education classes. You will design and teach approved courses for adults seeking personal growth, practical skills, and enjoyable learning experiences.

Classes cover Finance, Fitness, Cooking, Health & Wellness, and other enrichment topics. The role requires clear communication, dependable attendance, and the ability to create engaging, accessible content for a range of learning styles.

Qualifications

• Ability to share knowledge clearly and inspiringly with examples or work samples.
• Arrive early for setup and deliver approved class content as agreed.
• Maintain welcoming, timely communication with participants and staff.

Responsibilities

• Instructors design and teach approved original courses.
• Coordinate space, tech, and setup needs with staff before start date.
• Deliver accessible instruction for beginners and adapt to varied skill levels.
• Monitor engagement, maintain a safe learning space, follow policies and emergency protocols.
• Prepare materials and track attendance in the Arux app; report absences promptly.
• Submit invoices and payroll vouchers by deadlines.
• Use survey feedback to refine course content and improve learning.

Skills

Clear communication

Public speaking

Teaching experience

Dependability

Punctuality

Job description

Position Type: Community Education/ Adult Basic Education

BENEFITS:

• medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
• We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans.
• These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.

Seeking skilled individuals to teach Adult Enrichment classes and share their expertise and passion with our community. Design courses for adults seeking fun and fulfillment through personal growth, practical knowledge, and skill development. Areas of interest include:

Finance (Money Management & Planning)

Fitness (Movement & Recreation)

Cook (Culinary Arts & Tasting)

Health & Wellness (Mindfulness & Lifestyle)

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Instructors design and teach approved original courses, completing all necessary forms and submitting accurate course descriptions, bios, and promote materials by catalog deadlines.
2. Work with SoWashCo staff to confirm classroom space, technology requirements, and special setup needs prior to the class start date.
3. Deliver accessible, high-engagement instruction designed for beginners while seamlessly adapting to accommodate varying skill levels and learning preferences.
4. Monitor participant engagement, maintain a safe and positive learning space, and adhere to district policies, facility rules, and emergency protocols.
5. Prepare and share all materials with participants, track and enter attendance in the Arux app, and promptly communicate any unexpected absences or rescheduling needs to staff and students.
6. Submit invoices and payroll vouchers on specified deadlines.
7. Leverage participant survey feedback to continuously refine course content and enhance the learning experience.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES): Required:

• Possess the ability to share knowledge clearly and inspiringly; demonstrate skill and teaching experience through provided examples, references, or products.
• Arrive early for setup and reliably deliver approved class content as agreed upon.
• Positive Communication: Maintain clear, welcoming, and timely digital, written, and verbal communication with participants and SoWashCo staff—escalating any pre-class issues directly to staff rather than public forums.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for diversity and maintain a welcoming environment in all interactions.
• Successfully pass a required background check.
• Possess the desire and ability to share knowledge and experience with others in a clear way that is positive, comprehendible, and has the capacity to inspire continued learning on the topic.
• Pass a background check
• Provide: examples, references and/or products which show skill, passion and capability to teach others
• Arrive early for setup and be dependable to deliver class content as agreed upon.
• Perform class content as agreed upon.
• Communicate with participants and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances positive outcomes. If any negative situation occurs prior to class, please bring that issue to the Community Education staff rather than share in class with the public.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.
• Display good verbal, digital and written communication skills.
• Communicate in a timely manner with the Adult Enrichment Coordinator if questions or requests for information arise.
• Prior experience teaching content to learners

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching adult learners across diverse backgrounds, generations, and learning styles, including English language learners and individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Possess an understanding of how adults learn new skills.

Experience working with students of varied capabilities and learning styles. This might include people who have English as their second language, people with developmental disabilities, people varying in age across generations, etc.