ORIGAMI ENRICHMENT INSTRUCTOR

Position Description:

The Origami Enrichment Instructor creates engaging, hands-on learning experiences that encourage students to explore new interests, develop skills, and build confidence. This role plans and leads enrichment activities across a variety of subject areas, creating a positive and supportive environment where students can learn, create, and have fun. 

The Origami Enrichment Instructor works with students of different ages, abilities, and learning styles and adjusts activities as needed to keep participants engaged and successful. Through creative programming and meaningful interactions, the instructor helps foster curiosity, teamwork, problem-solving, and a love of learning.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage, motivate, and connect with students
• Creativity in developing fun, age-appropriate activities and lessons
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Ability to adapt activities to different ages, abilities, and learning needs
• Ability to manage groups and create a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Comfort using technology and educational resources to support programming
• Dependable, flexible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver enrichment programs and workshops that complement and extend traditional academic subjects.
• Plan and lead engaging origami classes and activities while maintaining an organized and welcoming classroom environment.
• Assess student interests and learning styles to tailor activities that maximize engagement and educational impact.
• Create lesson plans, instructional materials, and hands-on activities that encourage exploration and creativity.
• Facilitate group discussions, collaborative projects, and individual learning experiences in a supportive environment.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback and adjusting instruction as needed.
• Collaborate with After School staff, parents, and community partners to enhance program offerings and student participation.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom atmosphere that encourages curiosity and respect.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, Child Development, or a related field.
• Experience working with children or young adults in an educational or enrichment setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to design and implement creative and age-appropriate instructional activities.
• Basic proficiency with educational technology and digital tools.
• Knowledge of basic and intermediate origami techniques.
• Creative and enthusiastic about arts and crafts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Curriculum Development, or a specialized subject area.
• Experience with diverse student populations and differentiated instruction techniques.
• Familiarity with assessment tools and methods to measure student growth in enrichment contexts.
• Skills in project-based learning and experiential education methodologies.
• Instructor must be available and able to commit to all 10 weeks of each session during the 2026-2027 school year.

Supervision of Youth:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.