Sewing Instructor

Job Purpose:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Manager, Fashion Designer and the Education Officer, the Sewing Instructor will be responsible for initiating the teaching and learning process with a focus on continuous improvement: creating an environment in which students can accomplish the learning competencies of the course of instruction; maintaining and delivering curriculum.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain curriculum.
• Facilitate learning activities so that students learn the principles, theory, skills and work ethic necessary to become proficient for entry level positions.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Monitor, assesses and advise learners on technical and academic progress and performance.
• Provide midterm and final evaluations.
• Record daily course attendance.
• Record individual activity grades in a consistent manner.
• Use current academic and industry practices in assigned courses of instruction.
• Maintain, update, design and/or develop new curriculum within assigned course of instruction.
• Attend departmental meetings as requested.
• Other duties as assigned

Reports to:  Project Manager / Fashion Designer / Education Officer

Working Hours: Up to 8 Hours/Week

Qualifications:

• Ability to work collaboratively and motivated independently
• Ability to use online resources to support the management and delivery of instruction
• Ability to operate personal computer, audio visual equipment and other office equipment
• Flexibility with work related activities not occurring during scheduled course hours
• Knowledge of soft skills required for workplace readiness