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Fashion Design Classroom Assistant
Pratt Institute
Fashion Design Classroom Assistant
Pratt Institute
 Fashion Design Classroom Assistant Salary: $33.62 Hourly Location: NY, NY Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 202400133 Department: Continuing & Prof Studies Closing: About Pratt Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY). Description This position will support an initiative between Pratt Institute, School of Continuing and Professional Studies and NJ Department of Corrections (NJDOC)/Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women. The program's mission is to provide vocational job training and, upon release, future skilled employment for New Jersey State incarcerated persons (IP's). This particular initiative will provide instruction in various aspects of textile/fashion design via coursework designed to familiarize the IP's with the fundamentals of fashion design and the technology required for today's fashion industry. Schedule:Monday - Friday 7am to 3pm/35 hour work week. 10 months per year (2 semesters of 5 months each) Temporary Position: 1 year (10 months) with opportunity to renew for 2 additional years. Location: Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women 30 County Rd 513 Clinton, NJ 08809 Examples of Duties The full-time instructional aide will work closely with a virtual Pratt Institute fashion design instructor. The aide will work in the correctional facility to provide day-to-day instruction and to translate the virtual classroom instruction into practical application. The classroom will consist of approximately 12 - 20 incarcerated person participants (IP) selected through an internal vetting process to ensure participant commitment to the training program. The program is intended to have a mix of mid- and longer-term sentence IP participants to achieve a level of 'train the trainer' status and allow longer-term participants to aid in training newer participants. The classroom aide will work closely with the instructor to ensure the success of the program and the students. The aide will be expected to lend support to participants' learning needs while following policies and procedures set forth by the correctional facility. Qualifications The aide must be proficient in various fashion design aspects, including fashion design concepts, pattern development, construction, grading specifications, fabric properties, fitting, tech specification packets, hardware, software, and hands on sewing. The aide should have a working knowledge or aptitude to quickly learn direct-to-fabric printing, heat transfer/sublimation print and computer-to-embroidery machine knowledge. The aide will need some knowledge of specific equipment used in the classroom. Equipment list is yet to be determined. Additional Requirements:
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision HSA Company Sponsored Basic Life & AD&D Company Sponsored Long Term Disability Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care) Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking) Disability (NYS) Voluntary Short Term Disability Voluntary Life Insurance 403B Retirement Plan Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick) Supplemental Information: Please Submit:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce. At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions. To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pratt/jobs/4962651/fashion-design-classroom-assistant Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-63332b194f182c43a254807d20cf250b
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About Pratt Institute
The mission of Pratt Institute is to educate artists and creative professionals to be responsible contributors to society. Pratt seeks to instill in all graduates aesthetic judgment, professional knowledge, collaborative skills, and technical expertise. With a firm grounding in the liberal arts and sciences, a Pratt education blends theory with creative application in preparing graduates to become leaders in their professions. Pratt enrolls a diverse group of highly talented and dedicated students, challenging them to achieve their full potential.
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