Sewing Instructor

Position Summary

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Sewing Instructor will provide quality instruction to participants in a sewing program. The Sewing Instructor will prepare a course outline and implement age-appropriate activities, ensure participant safety and engagement, follow policies and procedures, and work effectively with the Program Coordinator.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and actively participate in planned activities.
• Engage participants
• With the assistance of the integration team, modify activities to ensure participants with disabilities are able to participate in programs and be fully integrated into the program setting.
• Ensure there are a variety of activities in the program related to the type of activity being taught.
• Ensure participant safety and security throughout the program 
• Complete all necessary forms (accident, incident) in a timely and accurate manner
• Represent the City of Richmond Hill by presenting yourself in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic and well-groomed manner
• Report to work promptly
• Wear assigned uniform
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and staff training sessions
• Know and understand the policies and procedures of the Community Services Department
• Maintain excellent public relations at all time, with staff and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Duties and Responsibilities Cont'd (if applicable)

Education and Experience

• Must possess knowledge and experience in the activity being taught
• High Five PHCD Certification is required if working with participants ages 4 – 12 years
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-B
• Other corporate training requirements upon hire
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience related to the subject matter is preferred 

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Technical and practical training related to the subject matter
• Excellent communication, organization, decision making and customer service skills
• Ability to deliver the specified program on an instructional basis
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector check upon hiring.

Leadership Competencies