Jobs & Opportunities
The Rainbow Nook is hiring a second Knitting Instructor!
At The Rainbow Nook, creativity and community building are at the heart of our organization. As part of our vision to develop a more expansive fiber arts community in Boston, we are seeking an additional part-time staff member to plan and facilitate our knitting lessons.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Teaching varied levels of knitting to adult students
- Assisting students with pattern reading, existing project troubleshooting, and best practices
- Running a knitting circle that meets on a regular basis to develop community and skill sharing
- Teaching teens interested in knitting who have advanced past basics
- Preparing materials necessary for teaching in advance of classes
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated engagement, sensitivity, and experience working with people of all ages and abilities
- Position may involve prolonged periods of sitting and lifting of up to 25 lbs
- Other duties as requested
Qualifications & Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Experience in knitting and teaching (can include informal/volunteer positions or lessons for friends)
- Demonstrated mastery of knitting basics and experience making a variety of projects preferred
Schedule:
Part Time – 1-8 hours/week, depending on # of classes booked, weekend shifts, which could include Thursdays-Sundays, 11am-7pm. Most classes are scheduled individually based on what works best for you and the student(s).
Salary Range: $18-$22 per hour
This position does not offer health insurance at this time. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to budgets, qualifications, experience, education, longevity, specialty and training.
To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and any relevant examples of your fiber arts work to rainbownook7@gmail.com.