Day in the life
A Day in the Life of a Self-Enrichment Teacher
What self-enrichment teachers actually do from the start of a shift to the end: the tasks, tools, schedule and realities of the job.
What is a typical day like for a self-enrichment teacher?
Teach a beginner pottery class. From there, the day usually includes plan and teach classes, demonstrate skills, and give feedback. Often part-time, with evening and weekend classes.
Hour by hour: a typical shift
No two days are identical, but this timeline reflects a realistic day for a self-enrichment teacher working full time.
- Teach a beginner pottery class.
- Prepare clay and glazes.
- Post class photos online.
- Give a private guitar lesson.
- Answer student emails.
- Teach an evening watercolor class.
- Clean the studio.
Where self-enrichment teachers work
Teachers work in studios, community centers, schools, museums and online.
Hours and schedule
Often part-time, with evening and weekend classes.
Tasks you’ll do most often
- Plan and teach classes
- Demonstrate skills
- Give feedback
- Prepare materials
- Market classes
- Manage enrollment
- Keep space safe
Tools you’ll use every day
- Subject equipment and supplies
- Booking software
- Video platforms
- Social media
- Payment apps
- Presentation tools
The best and hardest parts of the job
What people like
- Teach your passion
- Flexible schedule
- Motivated students
- Can be your own business
What’s hard
- Irregular income
- Evening and weekend work
- Marketing yourself
- Often no benefits
You’ll likely thrive if…
- I have a skill I love
- I enjoy teaching adults
- I like flexible work
- I’m encouraging
- I can market myself
- I don’t mind evenings
Not sure? Take the free Self-Enrichment Teacher fit quiz or the Career Match Quiz.
Staying safe on the job
- Use safe tools and materials
- Keep first aid on hand
- Use liability waivers
- Keep spaces accessible