Sewing Teacher

JOB SUMMARY: The Sewing Teacher provides instruction and demonstration of basic stitching, use of basic patterns for bags, cushion covers and clothing items, basic quilting techniques, means for mending damaged clothing and other alterations, basic machine use, and basic machine maintenance to learners with varying levels of experience and interest. Rather than following a fixed curriculum, the teacher facilitates flexible, project-based learning suited to each student's goals, pace, and attendance pattern. The teacher keeps sewing machines and equipment clean and in good repair, maintains organized classroom materials and tools, orders and accounts for supplies, and occasionally supports evening events at the site. Works closely with other HOH departments and volunteers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides instruction and demonstration of basic stitching, use of basic patterns for bags, cushion covers and clothing items, means for mending damaged clothing and other alterations, basic machine use, basic machine maintenance, and basic quilting techniques.
• Facilitates flexible, self-directed sewing projects tailored to each student's individual goals, skill level, and pace, rather than a fixed lesson sequence.
• Assesses each student's skill level informally and guides project selection accordingly.
• Maintains a record of student attendance and registers students as needed.
• Ensures policies and procedures in the sewing program are followed.
• Orders and accounts for supplies for classes.
• Keeps sewing machines and equipment clean, neat, and orderly.
• Keeps classroom materials and tools organized and accounted for including processing fabric donations.
• Occasionally covers evening events or the front desk to fill in for absent staff, including unlocking/locking the building, registering and signing in attendees.
• Works with volunteers and groups to achieve the goals of the program.
• Acts as an ambassador for House of Hope; attends meetings and serves on committees as assigned.
• Provides support to fellow department team members, as well as outside departments, as needed.
• Attends training as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of classroom management.
• Ability to clean and service sewing machines.
• Ability to demonstrate time management and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to explain ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to organize, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with volunteers.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion; maintain confidentiality of clients, co-workers and agency.
• Ability to relate well to individuals of all backgrounds and socio-economic levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, donors, volunteers, co-workers and board members, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to operate and use general office equipment.
• Ability to maintain clean, well-groomed appearance and dress appropriately for the position.
• Compliance with House of Hope policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read, sit, talk and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools or controls and to reach with hands and arms. The employee also is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and walk.

The employee must frequently need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to work in the US?
• Would you pass a nationwide background check and drug screen?
• Do you have reliable transportation?
• How many years of experience do you have in sewing?

Work Location: In person