Enrichment Instructor
Description:
Job Description
Calling All Creative Minds & Passionate Instructors!
The Highlands Ranch Metro District is on the lookout for part-time Enrichment Instructors to bring creativity, joy, and connection to older adults in our vibrant Senior Services program!
Set in the gorgeous new Highlands Ranch Senior Center—a welcoming, light-filled space designed to inspire—you’ll have the perfect environment to share your talents and uplift our community.
As an Enrichment Instructor, you’ll:
️ Lead engaging classes in expressive or performing arts, crafts, and practical skills
️ Inspire older adults at the Senior Center and other community locations
️ Create rewarding experiences that spark creativity and connection
We’re especially excited to meet instructors with experience in:
Painting, drawing, or other visual arts
️ Crafts, DIY, or hands-on creative projects
Performing arts, storytelling, or music
Any other creative or practical skills you'd love to share!
If you’re ready to teach what you know or love and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you on our team!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The list of essential duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive. They establish a flexible, functional base from which the incumbent operates. They may also be modified with additions, deletions, or changes required to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Develop and plan art curriculum suitable for senior learners, with careful consideration of their varying skill levels and interests.
Provide hands-on instruction, teaching a variety of expressive and performing art techniques depending on qualifications.
Tailor instruction to accommodate the physical and cognitive abilities of senior learners, ensuring an inclusive and accessible learning environment.
Manage and organize supplies, ensuring they are readily available for class use and notifying the Fitness and Enrichment Coordinator of supply needs.
Follow class format and fidelity as set by Fitness and Enrichment Coordinator.
Welcome and encourage all participants to follow at their own pace.
Assist in marketing and promoting the classes to attract new participants, both within the senior center and the wider community.
Maintain accurate records of attendance and class progress.
Be familiar with safety protocols and emergency procedures within the senior center and classroom to ensure the well-being of the participants.
Report all concerns to the Fitness and Enrichment Coordinator.
Alert Fitness and Enrichment Coordinator immediately if unable to teach so class can be canceled and registrants notified.
Attend all staff meetings and training. When requested, attend special events to promote the enrichment programs.
Complete any necessary reports and forms, i.e., Accident Reports, Health Forms, Attendance Records, Supply Requests, etc.
Be responsible and punctual.
Set-up and break-down materials and equipment used for instruction as needed.
Perform first aid as required, depending on training and certification.
Comply with District and department rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Fitness and Enrichment Coordinator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervises participants of the programs they are scheduled to instruct.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
At least one year of experience teaching expressive or performing arts and crafts classes to older adults is preferred.
Proficiency in various art mediums, such as painting, drawing, or crafts.
Innovative thinking to develop engaging activities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of various art mediums and how to apply them in teaching expressive and performing arts and crafts classes. Works in an indoor setting where incumbent may be subject to noise and distraction; requires extended periods of speaking in a loud voice for up to an hour at a time; requires public relations skills in handling concerns and complaints; entails working closely with others and working with little supervision; and requires excellent organizational/time management skills. Must be personable; innovative and creative; flexible and versatile; team-oriented; have strong human relations and communication skills; and be customer service oriented. Administers first aid and CPR in the event of an accident.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Equipment for projecting vocal instructions, music, and art materials.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires muscular exertion and/or physical strain and frequent concentration on an activity where the flow of work is intermittent; requires use of hands to fingers, ability to reach, climb, bend, stoop, crouch and occasionally lift objects weighing less than 10 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of experience, interview(s) and reference checks. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
PAY & APPLICATION INFORMATION
Pay is commensurate with experience, education, and skills, and varies based on the specific program.
Pre-employment screening includes a background check and illegal substances screening.
Applications will be accepted on-going or until Senior Center programs are at capacity.
Submit applications at highlandsranch.org/apply or if viewing this posting from our career center, click "Apply" below.
Part-time