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Textiles Instructor

Primary Purpose

The Textiles Instructoris responsible forplanning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate instruction in sewing, crochet, amigurumi, and other textile arts for students ages 9 through high school. The instructor will foster creativity, confidence, problem-solving skills, and technicalproficiencywhile creating a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports the mission and values of the Fine Arts Association.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative and educational curriculum in sewing, crochet, amigurumi, and other textile arts for students ages 9 through high school.

• Teach foundational and advanced techniques, including hand sewing, machine sewing, crochet stitches, pattern reading, project construction, and amigurumi creation.

• Demonstrate proper use and care of sewing machines, crochet tools, needles, and other equipment and supplies.

• Adapt projects and instructional methods to meet the developmental needs, interests, and skill levels of individual students.

• Foster a supportive classroom environment that encourages creativity, patience, perseverance, and self-expression.

• Provide individualized instruction, guidance, and constructive feedback to help students build confidence and develop their artistic and technical skills.

• Prepare lesson plans, organize materials, andmaintaina clean, safe, and well-equipped classroom environment.

• Supervise students during classes, workshops, camps, exhibitions, andspecial eventsto ensure safety andappropriate behavior.

• Monitor the safe use of sewing machines, scissors, needles, pins, and other textile arts tools.

• Maintain inventory of supplies and communicate material needs to appropriate staff members.

• Assistwith the planning and presentation of student projects for exhibitions,showcases, and community events.

• Maintain attendance records and other documentation as required by the Fine Arts Association.

• Participate in staff meetings,trainings, and professional development opportunities as requested.

• Support the mission, values, policies, and procedures of the Fine Arts Association.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diplomarequired; post-secondary education in textile arts, fashion design, art education, family and consumer sciences, or a related field preferred.

• Previousexperience teaching sewing, crochet, fiber arts, or related subjects to children and adolescents preferred.

• Demonstratedproficiencyin hand sewing, machine sewing, crochet, and amigurumi techniques.

• Ability to read and interpret patterns and teach pattern construction conceptsappropriate tovarying skill levels.

• Experience working with students ages 9 through high school in an educational, recreational, or community setting preferred.

• Strong classroom management, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to encourage creativity while promoting safe and responsible use of tools and equipment.

• Commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and families.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and move for extended periods during classes and events.

• Ability to lift, carry, and set up sewing machines, supplies, and equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.

• Manual dexteritysufficienttodemonstratesewing, crochet, and amigurumi techniques andoperatesewing equipment safely.

• Visual acuity sufficient to thread needles, read patterns, inspect projects, andmonitorstudent safety.

• Ability to engage in physical activity consistent with instructional activities.

• Work is performed in classroom, studio, and community-based settings.

• Exposure to moderate noise levels associated with sewing machines and group activities.

Terms of Employment

Part-time