Instructor

Job Description and Skill Requirements Fall and Spring instructors for after-school classes and camps. We are looking for both assistant teachers and instructors to lead a class with an assistant. The owner supplies the curriculum and pays for any outside time that you may spend helping with the curriculum. We are also always looking for Summer instructors. someone who is available to work next summer during the weekdays from 8:30am to 4pm for our Summer camp. AFTER SCHOOL Our Fall Semester begins in on 9/16 and ends in December. We will have opportunities through out the entire school year if you are interested in continueing. After school hours are from 3:00 to 5:35. We also have an option for you to pick up the children at their school and receive additional pay. We understand that this is a part-time opportunity, and you may have other obligations, so we are very flexible and willing to work out a schedule that works best for you. We are open to you working just 1 or 2 days a week. Please let us know if you have jewelry making skills or fashion illustration skills. This is not a requirement but could be helpful. SUMMER CAMP Our summer camp begins July 8th and runs until Aug 30tht, Monday-Friday, from 9 am to 3:30 pm, with a break on Aug 21-25. We again are flexible and looking for someone who can either co-teach or teach on their own for some of these weeks. Our summer camp is based on different week-long themes, each focusing on a specific area of interest, However, all weeks have sewing as the main event. SKILL REQUIREMENTS For this opportunity you must have the following technical skills: · Operate a sewing machine and have confidence using it. · Be able to make a simple garment from start to finish. Since we are working with children it doesn’t have to be a fully lined tailored garment, however experience with skirts or sundresses and elastic waist pants is a must, and you should also feel comfortable making bags and accessories. · Know how to apply a zipper · Draft a basic pattern · Know how to troubleshoot a sewing machine (e.g. replace broken needle, change the foot and if necessary take apart when fabric gets lodged inside) · Decent hand sewing and basic embroidery skills · Knowing a little about jewelry making is not required but a definitely plus For this opportunity you must have some experience working with children, whether at another camp, babysitting, counseling or nannying (it all counts!) We will need references for this. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour Schedule: After school Day shift Experience: Sewing machine: 3 years (Required) Work Location: In person