Continuing Education Sewing/Fashion Design Instructor

New England Biolabs; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College is seeking a sewing instructor to teach beginner to advanced techniques, garment construction, pattern reading, and machine operation to students of varying skill levels on a part-time basis.

You will prepare lessons, demonstrate safe use of domestic and industrial sewing machines, provide feedback, and foster an inclusive, professional learning environment while supporting students through the complete garment production process.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in garment design, apparel sewing, and pattern making.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and sewing techniques.
• Previous teaching, training, or workshop facilitation experience preferred.
• Ability to teach students of different skill levels, learning styles and ages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using industrial and domestic sewing equipment.
• Fashion design or apparel-related education/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginner to advanced sewing and garment construction techniques.
• Instruct students in apparel sewing, pattern making and pattern alterations, fabric selection and textile knowledge, garment fitting and finishing techniques, machine operation and sewing safety, demonstrate proper use of industrial and domestic sewing machines and tools.
• Create lesson plans, class projects, and instructional materials.
• Guide students through the complete garment production process from concept to finished piece.
• Provide individualized feedback and support to students.
• Maintain classroom organization, sewing equipment, and supplies.
• Foster a creative, inclusive, and professional learning environment.

Skills

Garment design

Apparel sewing

Pattern making

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Education

Fashion design education

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Domestic sewing machines

Job description

Classification Temporary Minimum Pay $0.00 Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Job Description Summary

Responsible for teaching sewing techniques, garment construction, pattern reading, and machine operation to students of various skill levels.

Duties include lesson planning, classroom instruction, light equipment maintenance, and student support.

Requires strong sewing expertise, communication skills, and the ability to create an engaging learning environment.

Job Essential Position Functions

• Teach beginner to advanced sewing and garment construction techniques
• Instruct students in apparel sewing, pattern making and pattern alterations, fabric selection and textile knowledge, garment fitting and finishing techniques, machine operation and sewing safety, demonstrate proper use of industrial and domestic sewing machines and tools
• Create lesson plans, class projects, and instructional materials
• Guide students through the complete garment production process from concept to finished piece
• Provide individualized feedback and support to students
• Maintain classroom organization, sewing equipment, and supplies
• Foster a creative, inclusive, and professional learning environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in garment design, apparel sewing, and pattern making
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and sewing techniques
• Previous teaching, training, or workshop facilitation experience preferred
• Ability to teach students of different skill levels, learning styles and ages
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience using industrial and domestic sewing equipment
• Fashion design or apparel-related education/certification preferred

Preferred Skills

• Draping and advanced construction techniques
• Fashion illustration or design software knowledge
• Alterations and tailoring experience
• Curriculum development experience
• Ability to manage classroom projects and timelines

Metropolitan Community College is a comprehensive, full-service public community college supported by the taxpayers of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Its purpose is to provide high quality educational programs and services, primarily in career preparation and general education, to people of all ages and educational backgrounds. MCC was created in 1974 when the Nebraska State Legislature consolidated the original eight technical community college areas into six. That year, the programs, personnel, assets and liabilities of the former Omaha Nebraska Technical Community College Area merged with the Eastern Nebraska Technical Community College Area under a new name: the Metropolitan Technical Community College Area. In 1992, the Legislature voted to change the name to Metropolitan Community College Area.

Metropolitan Community College affirms a policy of equal education, employment opportunities and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public.

Metropolitan Community College offers a wide array of benefits to faculty and staff. Review our Benefits at a Glance here https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/3306/docs/44786.pdf

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