Personal Enrichment Instructor Pool (Special Interests)

Forsyth Technical Comunity Clg; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Forsyth Technical Community College is seeking a Personal Enrichment Instructor to teach non-credit classes to adult learners at the Main Campus in Winston-Salem. The role centers on hands-on sessions in Special Interests (e.g., floral arranging, games, hobbies) with emphasis on practical demonstrations and student engagement.

The ideal candidate has a passion for teaching, strong communication skills, and a solid background in the requested discipline.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in your field (professional, commercial, or extensive personal experience).
• Strong knowledge of tools, materials, and current trends in your field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans for the course.
• Instruct students in a hands-on, supportive classroom environment, accommodating all skill levels.
• Provide clear demonstrations of tools, materials, and appropriate techniques.
• Encourage creativity, participation, and skill development among students.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom/kitchen/workspace environment.
• Provide a list of necessary materials and tools for each session; assist in managing class supplies.
• Arrive prepared and on time for all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate attendance records daily. Technology will be provided in the classroom.
• Offer feedback and guidance to help students improve their skills.
• Stay up to date with current trends and innovations in your desired field.

Skills

Proven experience in your field

Strong knowledge of tools, materials,

Tools

Online attendance management systems

Job description

Posting Number

2907

Job Schedule

Part Time

OCR Code / Classification

OCR Code / Classification 2 - Instructor - Faculty

Min Salary $21.90

Max Salary $25.65

Work Location

Main Campus

Position Summary Information

The Personal Enrichment Instructor will teach non-credit, personal enrichment classes to adult learners. This instructor will lead hands‑on courses designed to help students develop skills in Special Interests (ex. Floral Arranging, Skilled Games, Trending Hobbies, etc.) The ideal candidate has a passion for teaching, excellent communication skills, and a strong background in their desired discipline.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Proven experience in your field (professional, commercial, or extensive personal experience).
• Strong knowledge of tools, materials, and current trends in your field.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Passion for teaching and sharing your knowledge.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage a diverse classroom of adult learners.
• Comfortable with technology, computers, and online attendance management systems.

Essential Job duties and Responsibilities: include the following.

• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans for the course.
• Instruct students in a hands‑on, supportive classroom environment, accommodating all skill levels.
• Provide clear demonstrations of tools, materials, and appropriate techniques.
• Encourage creativity, participation, and skill development among students.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom/kitchen/workspace environment.
• Provide a list of necessary materials and tools for each session; assist in managing class supplies.
• Arrive prepared and on time for all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate attendance records daily. Technology will be provided in the classroom.
• Offer feedback and guidance to help students improve their skills.
• Stay up to date with current trends and innovations in your desired field.

All roles include additional duties not captured in the job description, and responsibilities may evolve in response to future innovations, including emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and new models of work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job‑related tools.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.

Open Date

09/01/2026

Close Date

09/01/2027

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have proven experience in your field (professional, commercial, or extensive personal experience)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong knowledge, tools, materials, and current trends in your field?
  • Yes
  • No