Sewing Instructor - Industrial

Job Description The primary role of the Industrial Sewing Instructor is to develop and implement a multi-level industrial sewing curriculum that prepares students for employment in the sewing industry.
Responsibilities Reports to BOOST Director Implement a multi-level industrial sewing curriculum geared to workforce development, focusing on commercial businesses and sewing apprenticeship.
Administer methods of evaluation to track student progress.
Prepare students to meet all the Department of Labor Industrial Sewing Apprenticeship competencies.
Administer sewing apprenticeship program - RTI (Related Technical Instruction) and OJT (On the Job Training) Prepare students for employment in the sewing industry including technical and soft skills necessary for success.
Conduct student entrance and exit surveys, as well as entrance placement exams.
Conduct sewing instruction and manage sewing volunteers Use Google Classroom and Google Suite for curriculum delivery Oversee sewing apprentices and provide direction as needed Track student attendance, grades, and progress notes in the database.
Troubleshoot repairs for sewing machines as needed Provide student data and reports to BOOST Director for grant reporting Assist Entrepreneurship instructor with developing income generating projects for students, including pattern making Develop and grow partnerships in the sewing industry Qualifications Minimum three years work experience in the sewing industry Bachelors or Associates degree in a field related to sewn trades such as fashion design, tailoring or apparel product development.
Certificates in specialized sewing skills from employer or training facility required Experience with dressmaking and tailoring using a variety of machines Familiarity with a broad range of industrial sewing machines Experience as a teacher or trainer in sewing or other manual skill Education or experience in education Strong Classroom Management Skills Working knowledge of Google Suite, including Google Classroom and basic computer skills Ability to use online resources to support the management and delivery of instruction Additional Qualifications Ability to work collaboratively and motivated independently Ability to express self clearly and concisely both orally and in writing High attention to detail and innovative problem-solving skills Flexibility with work related activities Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Energetic, hard-working and flexible Experience working in community based organizations a plus Passion for working with a culturally diverse and low-income population and ability to act with awareness and sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences in target populations Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: Industrial Sewing: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location: Inkster, Michigan