About the Role
The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center in Manhattan seeks an experienced, creative, passionate, and reliable Children's Costume Arts + Sewing Instructor to lead after-school Fashion Design and Sewing classes for children ages 7-10. Candidates should be knowledgeable about sewing machines, techniques, design, and execution, with a commitment to helping children develop artistic skills through hands-on experiences. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching children how to sew.
Responsibilities
- Create and implement an age-appropriate semester-long curriculum that progressively builds on elements and principles of sewing and design.
- Support and guide students during class activities, offering assistance and answering questions to foster their understanding and progress.
- Set up and prepare materials for each class, ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are readily available for students.
- Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment, enforcing safety rules and procedures related to the use of sewing machines.
Requirements
- Prior relevant teaching experience.
- Expertise in sewing with machines and fashion design.
- Availability one or two afternoons on weekdays, between 3 and 6 pm.
Skills
- Sewing machines
- Sewing techniques
- Clothing design
- Execution
- Teaching children
- Communication skills
Location
- Manhattan
Work Type
- After-school classes
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- $80-$100 per hour
Benefits
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
- Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs
- Investment in professional development and leadership skills
- Free fitness membership for the pool and health club
About the Company
- Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates a welcoming and vibrant environment where individuals from all walks of life come together to connect, grow, and learn.
- Rooted in Jewish values, it is a cornerstone of the Upper West Side that provides something for every stage of life through a multifaceted array of offerings, spanning comprehensive children's and family programs, cutting-edge health and wellness, thought-provoking arts and culture, and vital social services.
- It imagines Jewish life that is inclusive and diverse, creating a supportive space for people of all backgrounds to engage, nurture their well-being, and find a deep sense of belonging.
Equal Opportunity
- The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, marital status and civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic as established and protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
