Sewing Instructor
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ASSOCIATED RECREATION COUNCIL
Seattle, WA, US
Summary
The Sewing Instructor is responsible for creating a safe and inclusive learning environment while preparing lesson plans and materials for participants. They will provide hands-on instruction in sewing, embroidery, and crochet, while maintaining professional communication with staff and participants.
Job Description
Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Miller Community Center - Seattle, WA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00Hourly,
Job Location: Miller Community Center - Seattle, WA
Start: September 9, 2026
Schedule: Mondays from 6:15pm-8:15pm on the following dates:
SEP 14, 21, 28
OCT 5, 19, 26
NOV 2, 9, 16
DEC 7, 14
Starting Pay: $27.00/hr.
Full pay range: $25.00 - $35.00/hr. (Employee may earn up to $35.00/hr. with continued employment.)
If you're a talented seamster or needleworker, we'd love for you to join our team at Miller Community Center. We're seeking a Sewing Instructor with strong basic skills in sewing, embroidery, crochet, and general needlework. The instructor should be able to teach simple mending techniques, hand sewing, beginner machine use, and introductory embroidery and crochet. We are looking for someone comfortable supporting beginners and guiding participants through small repair projects and simple creative textile activities.
This position is for the fall quarter at Miller Community Center, with the possibility of future teaching opportunities depending on program needs and instructor interest.
Associated Recreation Council (ARC) in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) to provide high-quality recreation, enrichment, and lifelong learning programs for people of all ages. ARC is committed to creating inclusive, engaging, and safe programs that strengthen our community.
Sewing Instructor duties and responsibilities:
Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Prepare lesson plans, materials, and classroom setup/cleanup
Adapt instruction to meet participant needs and abilities
Communicate professionally with ARC staff, site supervisors, and participants/caregivers
Sewing Instructor qualifications:
Experience teaching art in a recreational, educational, or community setting (preferred)
Experience working with seniors and/or young children (parent/tot)
Strong communication and classroom management skills
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Benefits:
ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
We are actively interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.
EEO/ADA
ARC is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, caste, or gender identity.
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and hiring process.
Qualifications:
The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes and activities.
ARC, incorporated in 1975 as an independent nonprofit organization, supports this work through the ARC Board of Directors and a system of 37 advisory councils. Citizen volunteers on the board and advisory councils help to enhance the mission and vision of Parks by providing a connection to the community and advocating for the success of citywide recreation services.
ARC is committed to remaining sensitive and responsive to the communities we serve. This is reflected in the way we design our programs and hire and train our staff. We have established an Equity Team to foster organization-wide awareness for race and social justice values through effective communication, idea sharing, consensus building and collective action.
Founded
1977
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes and activities.
ARC, incorporated in 1975 as an independent nonprofit organization, supports this work through the ARC Board of Directors and a system of 37 advisory councils. Citizen volunteers on the board and advisory councils help to enhance the mission and vision of Parks by providing a connection to the community and advocating for the success of citywide recreation services.
ARC is committed to remaining sensitive and responsive to the communities we serve. This is reflected in the way we design our programs and hire and train our staff. We have established an Equity Team to foster organization-wide awareness for race and social justice values through effective communication, idea sharing, consensus building and collective action.
Founded
1977
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
