Fashion Design Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking a Fashion Design Teacher for for the 2026-2027 school year at a Jewish independent school in Los Angeles, CA.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Essential Duties:

• Teach five courses for middle and upper school students on fashion and design arts.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to align art curriculum with school-wide learning objectives.
• Design and implement curriculum and lesson plans that build the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach students at the assigned grade level.
• Use a variety of different materials to diversify student experiences in art making
• Evaluate each student’s progress in their knowledge and skills.
• Communicate with parents to discuss the individual student’s progress.
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences, and professional development sessions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related required. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the K-12 preferred.
• Proficiency in Fashion Design including draping, flat pattern making, hand and machine sewing, fitting, and basic fashion sketching required.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other digital art platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of varied teaching strategies to differentiate learning.
• Eager to work collaboratively with other teachers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Willingness to work with middle or high school students.
• Desire to be involved in school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities.
• Previous experience teaching other art styles preferred.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

💵 Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.