Fiber Arts Instructor – Adult Arts and Enrichment

Department Overview

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides after school enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. After school clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

8/1/26

3 to 6 (depending on the number of class sections)

Once - twice a week; mornings, evenings, or weekends (8-week sessions).

Hourly $18.00 to $37.00

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Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides after school enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. After school clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

We are seeking an engaging and enthusiastic Fiber Arts Instructor to lead weekly classes for adults in a recreational setting. Our Adult Arts & Enrichment programs are designed to provide lifelong learning opportunities that are accessible, social, and low-pressure. These 8-week courses help participants build practical art skills while fostering community connections and art appreciation.

The Fiber Arts Instructor will lead interactive, weekly group classes for both beginner and continuing learners. The ideal candidate is passionate about various Fiber Arts mediums, such as sewing, weaving, embroidery, knitting, crochet, felt art, needlepoint, cross stitch, jewelry making, quilting, patchwork, etc., making the learning process approachable and fun through various projects. You will encourage participants of all backgrounds to foster confidence in their abilities and build community with others participating in the class.

• Lead safe, engaging, and inclusive fiber arts classes in a recreational setting
• Create weekly lesson plans that cover basic fiber arts skills, techniques, and exploration of the medium.
• Adapt teaching methods to support a variety of learning styles and levels (Beginner through Continuing).
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where participants feel successful and comfortable developing their fiber arts skills.
• Arrive prepared and on time for all scheduled 8-week sessions.
• Effectively communicate with class participants and motivate them to reach their personal art goals.
• Serve as a positive representative of MSCR and follow all policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain organized records of attendance and class progress.

8/1/2026

MSCR East, MSCR Central, or MSCR West (specific site to be determined)