What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family and Consumer Science Teaching Assistant - Sewing (Part-Time) position at St. Joseph's Academy?
Opening for 2025-2026 Academic Year
St. Joseph's Academy is an all-girls Catholic high school in Baton Rouge, LA. Our mission is to educate young women as responsible and unifying members of the world community. In the spirit and charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, St. Joseph's Academy offers opportunities for faith development in the Catholic tradition, academic excellence and personal growth.
St. Joseph’s Academy seeks a Family and Consumer Science Teaching Assistant for Sewing to support high school students in learning sewing techniques and clothing design. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clothing construction and apparel design, with a passion for teaching and mentoring students.
Skills:
St. Joseph's Academy is an all-girls Catholic high school in Baton Rouge, LA. Our mission is to educate young women as responsible and unifying members of the world community. In the spirit and charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, St. Joseph's Academy offers opportunities for faith development in the Catholic tradition, academic excellence and personal growth.
St. Joseph’s Academy seeks a Family and Consumer Science Teaching Assistant for Sewing to support high school students in learning sewing techniques and clothing design. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clothing construction and apparel design, with a passion for teaching and mentoring students.
Skills:
- Strong computer/technology skills
- An understanding in basic sewing terminology and techniques
- Ability to problem solve and take initiative
- Ability to interact with high school age females
- General understanding of basic clothing fitting and pattern alterations/manipulation
- Prep materials needed for demonstration and sewing sample practice
- Flexible schedule to remain after school occasionally to assist students to catch up on missed class work
- Shop with students outside of class time to assist is purchasing fabric for class projects
- Create ways through technology to improve the sewing experience for the students
- Assist teacher as needed and instruct students when called upon
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
