Join the La Movida Team!

We are currently seeking a creative, motivated and positive sewing instructor for our kids and teen students to teach over the Summer months (June thru August). This is a part-time position with an average of 20-25 hours per week with a starting wage of $19/hour. After 3 months of employment, there will be a performance review and the possibility to become a permanent part of our team. Our quickly growing business offers a lot of opportunity for growth. La Movida’s instructional style has been designed to make sewing for the absolute beginner, to the very experienced sewer, easy and fun. Our classes are for kids 8+ and adults, with the majority of instruction for children and teens. As a La Movida Instructor you will be trained in our dynamic instructional style at our Kitsilano studio. This position requires, but is not limited to the following:

• Some experience instructing: we instruct a variety of sewing classes for kids, teens and adults, for all skill levels with a minimum of 4 students per class.
• Sewing and textile expertise: we are happy to train the right candidate in any area they are not comfortable in, but experience in sewing is required.
• Must have a post secondary diploma in Fashion or have equivalent sewing experience (minimum 5 years of sewing experience.)
• A customer service focused mentality: we pride ourselves on an exceptional experience for both students and customers in the studio.
• Garment construction: strong problem solving skills are a must with the ability to figure out alterations.
• Confident in using, teaching, and troubleshooting sewing machines and sergers.
• Up to date with current fashion trends and have knowledge in the fashion industry, including fashion history.
• An organized multi-tasker: able to juggle organizing studio tasks and meticulous class prep alongside knowing what is going on in the studio at all times.
• Excellent Communication: as an instructor you will not only be interacting with students of all ages, you will also be liaising with customers and our team via email, report cards, phone calls, and in person.
• Basic computer knowledge is an asset.
• Have experience pattern drafting and sample making.
• Key holder responsibilities.
• Obtaining a criminal record check, at your cost.

Hours: Available to work weekdays Monday thru Friday | Weekly schedule may vary depending on business needs. This is a part-time contract employment for June thru August.

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected]!