Sewing Instructor

Associated-Recreation-Council; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)

Job summary

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) seeks a Sewing Instructor for Miller Community Center in Seattle. Classes run Mondays 6:15pm–8:15pm with starts on Sep 9, 2026. Duties include preparing lessons, maintaining a safe learning space, and guiding beginners in sewing, embroidery, crochet, and basic mending.

Starting pay is $27.00/hr, with a full pay range of $25.00–$35.00/hr. ARC partners with Seattle Parks and Recreation to offer inclusive, engaging programs; PSST benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching art in a recreational, educational, or community setting (preferred).
• Experience working with seniors and/or young children (parent/tot).
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Prepare lesson plans, materials, and classroom setup/cleanup.
• Adapt instruction to meet participant needs and abilities.
• Communicate professionally with ARC staff, site supervisors, and participants/caregivers.
• Sewing Instructor duties and responsibilities as described in posting.

Skills

Sewing

Embroidery

Crochet

Hand sewing

Tools

Sewing machine usage

Job description

Job Location: Miller Community Center - Seattle, WAStart: September 9, 2026Schedule: Mondays from 6:15pm-8:15pm on the following dates:SEP 14, 21, 28OCT 5, 19, 26NOV 2, 9, 16DEC 7, 14Starting Pay: $27.00/hr.Full pay range: $25.00 - $35.00/hr. (Employee may earn up to $35.00/hr. with continued employment.)If you're a talented seamster or needleworker, we'd love for you to join our team at Miller Community Center. We're seeking a Sewing Instructor with strong basic skills in sewing, embroidery, crochet, and general needlework. The instructor should be able to teach simple mending techniques, hand sewing, beginner machine use, and introductory embroidery and crochet. We are looking for someone comfortable supporting beginners and guiding participants through small repair projects and simple creative textile activities.This position is for the fall quarter at Miller Community Center, with the possibility of future teaching opportunities depending on program needs and instructor interest.Associated Recreation Council (ARC) in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) to provide high-quality recreation, enrichment, and lifelong learning programs for people of all ages. ARC is committed to creating inclusive, engaging, and safe programs that strengthen our community.Sewing Instructor duties and responsibilities:Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environmentPrepare lesson plans, materials, and classroom setup/cleanupAdapt instruction to meet participant needs and abilitiesCommunicate professionally with ARC staff, site supervisors, and participants/caregiversSewing Instructor qualifications:Experience teaching art in a recreational, educational, or community setting (preferred)Experience working with seniors and/or young children (parent/tot)Strong communication and classroom management skillsAbility to pass a criminal background checkBenefits:ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)We are actively interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.