Teaching Assistant

INDUSTRIAL SEWING AND INNOVATI • Detroit, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a teaching assistant (TA) that has some experience in the sewing industry to support our Lead Instructor with delivery of our Fundamentals of Industrial Sewing and Production (FISP) program. The TA is expected to be knowledgeable and can teach students sewing basics skills, operate industrial sewing machinery, and assist in setting up sewing machines. The TA will provide classroom support by assisting with clerical tasks, preparing materials, and students. This is a nine-week temporary position. Candidates must be available for the following required dates: August 6, 2026 – FISP Orientation, August 10–21, 2026 – Training with the Lead Instructor, including one week of course preparation, September 14–November 13, 2026 – Instructional period. Interested candidates must be available to participate in all required orientation, training, preparation, and teaching dates throughout the duration of the assignment.

Requirements

• Experience as a teacher or trainer in sewing or other manual skill. Can be in non-professional settings such as community classes, workshops, on-line tutorials.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Google tools
• Good eye hand coordination
• Good manual dexterity
• Good process memory
• Effective problem solver
• Attitude to learn and teach others
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well with a team
• Ability to communicate simply and effectively with people from many backgrounds and levels of attained education
• Passion for teaching

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of FISP curriculum to maximize outcomes for students
• Assist with the management of the classroom by covering daily clerical tasks for the Lead Instructor
• Continuous improvement of teaching skills
• Assist with set-up and running of classes, seminars, group discussions, etc. for instructor and other Training & Development Support employees.
• Participate in ISAIC team activities
• Attend department meetings as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed