About this role
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Miller Community Center - Seattle, WA 98112Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly
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.
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