Job description template

Self-Enrichment Teacher Job Description Template

A copy-ready self-enrichment teacher job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows self-enrichment teachers earn a median of $46,800 ($22.50/hour); the middle 50% earn $36,380–$63,210.

Job title

Self-Enrichment Teacher

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable self-enrichment teacher to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will plan and teach classes, demonstrate skills and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and teach classes
  • Demonstrate skills
  • Give feedback
  • Prepare materials
  • Market classes
  • Manage enrollment
  • Keep space safe
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current license or certification as required by [state]
  • Working knowledge of subject expertise and demonstration
  • Enthusiasm and patience
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • Subject certification
  • CPR and first aid
  • Business license
  • Experience with subject equipment and supplies

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Feedback
  • Marketing
  • Class management
  • Encouragement
  • Communication

Work environment and schedule

Teachers work in studios, community centers, schools, museums and online. Often part-time, with evening and weekend classes.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a self-enrichment teacher job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Self-Enrichment Teacher” is the clearest; alternates include Community Education Instructor, Art Class Instructor, Music Teacher (Private).
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a self-enrichment teacher so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Self-Enrichment Teacher training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Self-Enrichment Teacher hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

Team pricing