PT Instructor - Industrial Sewing Machine Operation

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Sewing Labs is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Industrial Sewing Instructor to teach and mentor adult students in an evening industrial sewing program.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience operating industrial sewing machines, strong communication skills, patience, and a passion for helping students gain practical, job-ready sewing skills. This role includes classroom instruction, demonstrations, student support, basic equipment oversight, and coordination with volunteers and program staff.

Requirements:

The Industrial Sewing Instructor will:

• Provide hands-on instruction and demonstrations based on the course curriculum. 
• Teach basic industrial sewing skills, including machine operation, basic maintenance, stitching techniques, simple project sewing, use of basic patterns, and safe operation of domestic, industrial, and overlock machines. 
• Support students as they build confidence, accuracy, and consistency in their sewing skills. 
• Mentor participants in employment and entrepreneurial pathways, including quality control, production standards, and professional sewing practices. 
• Prepare course materials, handouts, demonstrations, and classroom activities that support student learning. 
• Manage the classroom environment in a way that is organized, safe, creative, and welcoming. 
• Coordinate classroom setup, job board setup, and appropriate use of equipment and materials. 
• Help ensure routine machine maintenance and upkeep are communicated and coordinated as needed. 
• Track and submit attendance records for students and volunteers. 
• Record student progress and support required program documentation. 
• Monitor student journal entries or other learning reflections, as needed. 
• Guide volunteers so that all participants receive consistent, supportive instruction. 
• Represent The Sewing Labs’ values by creating a positive, inclusive, fun, and encouraging learning environment. 

Ideal Candidate

A successful candidate will bring:

• Experience operating industrial sewing machines. 
• Knowledge of basic machine maintenance, stitching, construction techniques, and quality control. 
• Familiarity with domestic sewing machines and overlock/serger machines. 
• Experience teaching, training, mentoring, or coaching adults preferred. 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain information clearly and patiently. 
• A calm, encouraging approach to problem-solving. 
• Pride in quality workmanship and a passion for helping others learn. 
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful classroom environment. 

Schedule

This is a part-time evening instructor position. Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.