Sewing Teacher to run sewing classes

Sydney Creative is seeking a skilled and versatile Sewing Teacher to join our team. As a Sewing Teacher, your role will involve running our group sewing classes, as well as some private sewing classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a variety of sewing workshops, including our Sewing For Beginners class, Introduction to Garment Making where participants sew a pair of shorts or pants, and our Dressmaking class.
• Develop and launch a t-shirt making class with management.
• Independently manage shop operations during your shift, including opening and closing procedures.
• Process customer payments in-person
• Upselling our other classes that are either sewing or non sewing related
• Maintain the organisation and cleanliness of the studio

Role Details:

• Primary teaching hours are on Saturdays and Sundays, with some weekday evenings shifts also available.
• Guide participants with varying skill levels, from beginners to intermediate sewists
• Provide personalised recommendations to participants for future classes aligned with their sewing goals
• Cultivate a supportive and collaborative classroom environment

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Proficient sewing skills, especially in garment making and following commercial patterns
• Strong communication skills to confidently lead and instruct groups of up to 10 adults
• Exceptional reliability, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt and think on your feet to provide quick solutions
• Basic understanding of various domestic sewing machines and overlockers
• Willingness to undergo training to align with our teaching methods and machine operation
• Fluent in English with the capacity to articulate instructions clearly
• Have your own ABN, first aid certification, and public liability insurance

Desirable Traits:

• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to collaborate and support colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to guide participants verbally through sewing projects while encouraging their independent progress
• Customer-centric approach, assisting individuals to achieve their desired outcomes
• Interest in contributing to class development and improvements
• Have a fun and friendly approach with customers
• A can-do attitude

Important:

Applications must be submitted via the official Indeed listing. Emails or messages sent outside of the application platform will not be considered. This ensures a fair and streamlined hiring process for everyone.

We ask that applicants write their responses in their own words rather than using tools like Chat gpt . We're looking to get a sense of you, your personality and communication style. Applications that feel overly generic or AI generated may not be considered.

Job Types: Subcontract, Casual

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently registered with an ABN, and do you hold a valid first aid certification and public liability insurance? If not, are you willing to obtain these if offered the position?
• How many hours per week would be ideal for you?
• Do you have any restrictions on your working rights in Australia? (e.g. are you on a visa with limited work rights, such as a Working Holiday Visa?)
• Are you available to teach classes on Saturdays and Sundays consistently? Do you have any commitments which would prevent you from working some weekends?
• Briefly describe your sewing experience
• Why do you want to work at Sydney Creative, and what do you think makes you a good fit for this role?

Experience:

• Sewing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person