Creative Fashion Design Educator (Part-Time)

New York Edge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Edge is seeking a Fashion Design Specialist in Brooklyn, NY for part-time, 9-15 hours per week after-school programs. You will organize, lead, and promote fashion arts activities, sewing, garment knowledge, and drawing fabric layouts, aligning with New York State Arts Learning Standards.

The role requires teaching youth, following a curriculum, and collaborating with school staff. Applicants should have experience in fashion design or sewing, strong communication, reliability, and the

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable in fashion design, sewing, illustration and garment-making techniques.
• Prior teaching/instruction of youth preferred.
• Ability to follow a curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce behavior rules and classroom order.
• Lead fashion design activities and sewing projects.
• Organize performance groups and direct rehearsals.
• Set objectives for lessons and communicate them to students.
• Adapt activities to student needs and evaluate progress.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for activities.
• Explain techniques and safety procedures to participants.
• Evaluate activities to determine outcomes.

Skills

Fashion design

Sewing

Art & illustration

Garment-making techniques

Classroom management

Communication

Youth instruction

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

New York Edge is seeking a Fashion Design Specialist in Brooklyn, NY for part-time, 9-15 hours per week after-school programs. You will organize, lead, and promote fashion arts activities, sewing, garment knowledge, and drawing fabric layouts, aligning with New York State Arts Learning Standards.

The role requires teaching youth, following a curriculum, and collaborating with school staff. Applicants should have experience in fashion design or sewing, strong communication, reliability, and the