Job Description

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Job description:

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, and sharing your passion for fiber arts with others? We are seeking a creative, patient, and enthusiastic Knitting Instructor to lead hands-on enrichment programs for youth and adults in a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment.

The instructor will teach the fundamentals of knitting through engaging, hands-on lessons that help participants build confidence and develop new creative skills. Students will learn basic stitches, pattern reading, yarn and tool selection, project planning, and finishing techniques while creating their own handmade projects. The program is designed to encourage creativity, patience, fine motor skill development, and artistic expression for participants of all skill levels.

Program Schedule

• Address Location: Divisadero Middle School or Valley Oaks Middle School
• Start Date: 11/2/2026
• End Date: 12/18/2026
• Days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• Time: 2:30pm - 6:30pm
• Age/Grade: 7th-8th

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging knitting lessons for beginner and intermediate participants.
• Teach foundational techniques, including basic stitches, pattern reading, yarn selection, and project assembly.
• Demonstrate proper use and care of knitting needles and other crafting tools.
• Encourage creativity, patience, problem-solving, and individual artistic expression.
• Provide individualized guidance while supporting participants at varying skill levels.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Communicate professionally with participants, parents, and program staff.
• Arrive prepared with lesson plans, project samples, and instructional materials.

Qualifications

• Experience in knitting, fiber arts, textile arts, or a related craft required.
• Previous experience teaching classes, workshops, or mentoring others is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and instructional skills.
• Ability to work with both youth and adult learners of varying experience levels.
• Reliable, patient, creative, and passionate about sharing the art of knitting and crochet.

This is an excellent opportunity for knitting instructors, fiber artists, textile artisans, craft educators, yarn shop instructors, makers, and creative professionals who enjoy helping others develop new skills while creating beautiful handmade projects in a fun and supportive environment.

Experience

• Working with children: 2 years (Required)
• Knitting and Crocheting: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Are you 18 or older? (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Visalia, CA 93279 (Required)

Work Location: In person