Assistant Sewing and Fashion Design Instructor

About The Fashion Class

Love fashion, sewing, and working with kids? We'd love to meet you!

The Fashion Class is opening in Ladue, and we're looking for creative, energetic, and enthusiastic individuals to join our founding team!

Our studio offers hands-on sewing and fashion design classes, camps, workshops, and birthday parties where children and teens learn real sewing skills, express their creativity, and make projects they're proud to wear and take home.

We're looking for fun, outgoing, dependable team members who love inspiring young designers and aren't afraid to jump in and get creative!

About the Role

As an Assistant Sewing & Fashion Design Instructor, you'll work alongside our Lead Instructors to create a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment for children and teens.

You'll help students with sewing projects, prepare classroom materials, assist with sewing machines, and encourage creativity and confidence throughout each class.

This is a hands-on position that's perfect for someone who enjoys working with children, has a foundation in sewing, and wants to continue developing their skills in a creative environment.

There may also be opportunities to assist with birthday parties, specialty workshops, school-break programs, and summer camps.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom & Sewing Support

Assist Lead Instructors during sewing and fashion design classes.
Arrive approximately 15 minutes before class to prepare sewing machines, projects, and supplies.
Help students follow instructions, stay on schedule, and complete their sewing projects.
Assist with threading machines, changing needles, untangling thread, and basic troubleshooting.
Support students as they learn sewing techniques, garment construction, and creative design skills.
Maintain a safe, organized, and encouraging classroom environment.
Assist with classroom cleanup and preparation between sessions.

Workshops, Camps & Special Events

Assist with creative workshops, summer camps, and school-break programs.
Help prepare supplies and guide students through age-appropriate activities.
Support birthday parties and specialty events as scheduled.
Help create memorable, positive experiences for children and families.

Studio Support

Welcome students and families with a friendly, positive attitude.
Organize sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, and classroom materials.
Help maintain a clean, attractive, and inspiring studio.
Work collaboratively with Lead Instructors and studio management.

Required Qualifications

Basic sewing knowledge or previous experience using a sewing machine.
Genuine enthusiasm for fashion, design, sewing, and creative projects.
Enjoyment of working with children and teens.
Outgoing, friendly personality with strong communication skills.
Patience and the ability to encourage students with different skill levels.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Dependability, punctuality, and a willingness to help wherever needed.
Ability to follow an established curriculum and take direction from Lead Instructors.
Willingness to learn additional sewing techniques and machine troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

Current student or recent graduate in fashion design, apparel design, textiles, costume design, education, or a related field.
Previous experience assisting with sewing classes or creative workshops.
Experience working with children through teaching, camps, childcare, or enrichment programs.
Familiarity with garment construction, commercial sewing patterns, or alterations.
Experience hosting children's birthday parties or special events.

Portfolio & Interview Requirements

Candidates selected for an interview should be prepared to share 2–3 examples of their sewing or creative work.

These may include garments, accessories, costumes, or other projects they've personally made.

Physical samples are encouraged, but photos or a digital portfolio are also welcome.

We may also ask candidates to demonstrate basic sewing machine skills during the interview.

What We're Looking For

We want someone who brings great energy into the classroom!

Our ideal assistant instructor is creative, patient, positive, and comfortable working with children of different ages and abilities.

You should enjoy helping students overcome challenges, celebrating their accomplishments, and making every class feel fun and rewarding.

Why Join The Fashion Class?

Fun, creative work environment in the heart of Ladue.
Flexible part-time scheduling.
Opportunities to work with classes, camps, workshops, and birthday parties.
Hands-on experience in fashion education and sewing instruction.
Opportunity to grow your teaching and technical sewing skills.
Join the founding team of an exciting new creative studio!

Ready to inspire the next generation of designers?

Apply today and tell us about your sewing experience, creative interests, and why you'd love to work with children at The Fashion Class Ladue!

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3.0 – 15.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person