Current Career Opportunities

Sewing Instructor for Middle School Afterschool Program

Requirements for the position:

• Must be available Mon-Thurs 1pm-6pm

• Experience working with youth is preferred

• Excited to work with young people (esp. middle school) 

• Excited to learn about child developement

• Strong sewing experience, (i.e., garment construction, quilting and simple stuffies)

• Familiarity with basic sewing machines and sergers

• Basic sewing machine and serger maintenance skills (cleaning, oiling, etc.)

• Comfortable with computers/embroidery design software

• Preferred if familiar with industrial sewing machines and home embroidery machines

• Excited to level up personal sewing skills, willingness to “play” within the textiles domain

• Excited and warm in helping students level up their skills and maintain high quality-control standards

• Familiar with “shop etiquette and safety”

• Able to lift and load up to 60 lbs. daily

• Needs reliable transportation to and from classes - including daily transportation of materials

• Able to work collaboratively with team members and students

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a bonus

Job Description:

The after school instructor is responsible for implementing our new service learning program, creating packing lists, identifying materials for orders lists, maintaining orderliness in materials storage and textile room, preparing materials for class projects, and cooperating with Volunteer Coordinator and Charitable Crafting leads.  The general curriculum timeline is developed, however, we expect the instructor to be adaptable and accommodate both student project preferences and variability in their production speed.

Students will be developing sewing skills by producing items for other non-profit agencies. The instructor will manage student projects and production timeline, provide high levels of quality control, monitor adherence to safety protocol, be able to offer first aid, provide clear and kind feedback, and help students develop their problem solving skills.  

The instructor is expected to pack and transport supply bins weighing 30-60 lbs. between Cruces Creatives and school sites, maintain an orderly project storage space at the schools where allowed, and make sure to “leave no trace” after class sessions. 

The instructor will act as a liaison between the school and Cruces Creatives and will be expected to develop positive working relationships and share invitations for students and school staff members to participate in events at Cruces Creatives.  

The instructor is expected to monitor Slack and email communications each work day, access and use reference documents on Google Drive, maintain appropriate class records, take and upload appropriate class photos, maintain professional communications with parents, project partners, Cruces Creatives members, and report issues immediately. This is a highly collaborative work environment, and the instructor is expected to participate and reciprocate to maintain good relationships.

The instructor is expected to arrive on time and in appropriate attire for all classes, meetings, work sessions, etc.  

Compensation for the position is $18/hour at 20 hours a week. This position is contingent upon funding. 

Expected start date: July 28, 2026 

Expected end date: May 15, 2027 

Contingent on funding, this position may be extended.

Cruces Creatives is an equal opportunity employer.

Please email applications and resumes to Sandy Smith at s.smith@crucescreatives.org

Application Form:  Sewing Instructor for Middle School Afterschool Program - Cruces Creatives Job Application Form