Job Description

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JOB TITLE: Knights Stitch Studio After-School Position

EMPLOYMENT LOCATION: TCMS

STIPEND: 20 hours @ $30 per hour

FUNDING SOURCE:

EFFECTIVE DATE: UPON BOARD APPROVAL, 2026-2027 School year

TIME: TBD by the individuals

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and lead engaging stitching and sewing activities for middle school students.
• Teach basic hand-sewing skills, including threading a needle, tying knots, measuring, cutting, and basic stitches.
• Introduce students to embroidery, fabric crafts, and other beginner-friendly sewing techniques.
• Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of sewing supplies and equipment.
• Guide students through individual and group projects.
• Encourage creativity and allow students to make their own design choices.
• Provide patient, age-appropriate instruction and assistance.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Monitor students and ensure proper safety practices when using scissors, needles, and other supplies.
• Organize and maintain fabric, thread, needles, scissors, and other program materials.
• Assist students with completing and proudly displaying or taking home their projects.
• Clean and organize the classroom at the end of each session.
• Communicate with program or school staff regarding student participation and needs.

The Knights Stitch Studio Instructor will support student achievement by designing and implementing lessons that enhancing student achievement in the following areas:

• Math: measurement, fractions, geometry, symmetry, patterns, and scale
• Science: properties of fibers, materials, tension, forces, and sustainability
• ELA: following directions, technical vocabulary, writing procedures, and documenting a project
• Social Studies: cultural traditions, historical clothing, textile production, and economics
• Art: color theory, pattern, design, and creativity
• Technology/CTE: design thinking, prototyping, entrepreneurship, and product development

Additional information concerning the above listed position can be obtained from the Superintendent's Office.

Deadline for receipt of those interested in posted vacancy is 3:00 p.m. of the fifth (5th) work day.

As required by Federal law and regulations, the Taylor County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, socioeconomic status, genetic information or national origin in its educational programs and activities or employment. Furthermore, the Taylor County Board of Education has a "no tolerance" policy for harassment of any kind, issues related to discrimination or harassment must be reported to the Title IX County Coordinator, 71 Utt Drive, Grafton, WV 26354 or call 304.265.2497.