PT Instructor - Industrial Sewing Machine Operation in Kansas City, Missouri at The Sewing Labs

The Sewing Labs is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Industrial Sewing Instructor to teach and mentor adult students in an evening industrial sewing program.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience operating industrial sewing machines, strong communication skills, patience, and a passion for helping students gain practical, job-ready sewing skills. This role includes classroom instruction, demonstrations, student support, basic equipment oversight, and coordination with volunteers and program staff.

The Industrial Sewing Instructor will:

• Provide hands-on instruction and demonstrations based on the course curriculum.
• Teach basic industrial sewing skills, including machine operation, basic maintenance, stitching techniques, simple project sewing, use of basic patterns, and safe operation of domestic, industrial, and overlock machines.
• Support students as they build confidence, accuracy, and consistency in their sewing skills.
• Mentor participants in employment and entrepreneurial pathways, including quality control, production standards, and professional sewing practices.
• Prepare course materials, handouts, demonstrations, and classroom activities that support student learning.
• Manage the classroom environment in a way that is organized, safe, creative, and welcoming.
• Coordinate classroom setup, job board setup, and appropriate use of equipment and materials.
• Help ensure routine machine maintenance and upkeep are communicated and coordinated as needed.
• Track and submit attendance records for students and volunteers.
• Record student progress and support required program documentation.
• Monitor student journal entries or other learning reflections, as needed.
• Guide volunteers so that all participants receive consistent, supportive instruction.
• Represent The Sewing Labs’ values by creating a positive, inclusive, fun, and encouraging learning environment.

A successful candidate will bring:

• Experience operating industrial sewing machines.
• Knowledge of basic machine maintenance, stitching, construction techniques, and quality control.
• Familiarity with domestic sewing machines and overlock/serger machines.
• Experience teaching, training, mentoring, or coaching adults preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain information clearly and patiently.
• A calm, encouraging approach to problem-solving.
• Pride in quality workmanship and a passion for helping others learn.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful classroom environment.

This is a part-time evening instructor position.Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.