PT Instructor - Industrial Sewing Machine Operation

The Sewing Labs; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sewing Labs in Kansas City seeks an enthusiastic Industrial Sewing Instructor to teach an evening program for adult students. The role involves hands-on demonstrations, class management, and collaboration with volunteers and staff.

Ideal candidates bring practical experience with industrial sewing machines, safety-conscious instruction, and a passion for helping learners gain job-ready skills. This is a part-time, evening position aligned with a supportive community program.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial sewing machines.
• Knowledge of basic machine maintenance and stitching techniques.
• Familiarity with domestic and industrial sewing equipment.
• Experience teaching or mentoring adults preferred.
• Strong communication and patient instructional skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on instruction and demonstrations based on the curriculum.
• Teach basic industrial sewing skills and machine operation.
• Support students to build confidence, accuracy, and consistency.
• Mentor participants toward employment and entrepreneurial pathways.
• Prepare course materials and classroom activities.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and welcoming learning environment.
• Track attendance and document student progress.

Skills

Industrial sewing

Machine maintenance

Quality control

Adult instruction

Communicative teaching

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Overlock/serger machines

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.