Sewing Lab Specialist & Classroom Support (Part-Time)

Fashion Institute of Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Technology seeks an experienced part-time instructional assistant to support sewing and garment construction courses at the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies. You will help with demonstrations, equipment setup, and hands-on assistance for adult learners.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in fashion or textiles and 5 years in sewing or teaching contexts, with availability for evenings and weekend classes. On-site work in New York, NY is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree in costume, fashion, production, or technical design, or textile arts.
• 5 years of sewing, fashion environment, or teaching assistant experience.
• 1–2 years teaching experience in educational settings will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Instructional support: provide one-on-one or small group instruction to students on sewing techniques, patternmaking and fashion design.
• Classroom management: maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace and manage materials.
• Technical assistance: demonstrate proper use of sewing machines, sergers, irons and tools.
• Equipment and supplies: distribute materials for student use and help complete sewing projects.
• Project guidance: assist with pattern reading, fabric selection and garment fitting techniques.
• Curriculum support: assist lead instructors with classroom setup and demonstrations.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance: provide onsite technical support and ensure lab equipment is in order.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to guide beginners

Fashion design knowledge

Teaching support experience

Education

Associate's degree in costume, fashion, production, or technical design, or textile arts

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Sewing lab equipment setup

Job description

Fashion Institute of Technology seeks an experienced part-time instructional assistant to support sewing and garment construction courses at the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies. You will help with demonstrations, equipment setup, and hands-on assistance for adult learners.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in fashion or textiles and 5 years in sewing or teaching contexts, with availability for evenings and weekend classes. On-site work in New York, NY is expected.