Handbuilding Ceramics Instructor

Job Overview

Glazed Pottery Painting & Art Studio is looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and experienced Ceramics Instructor specializing in handbuilding to join our growing clay program!

We’re looking for someone who loves working with clay and enjoys sharing their skills with others. Our classes are designed to be welcoming, engaging, and accessible to students of all experience levels, from complete beginners to those looking to expand their skills.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in handbuilding techniques, is comfortable leading small-group classes of all ages, and can create a fun, encouraging environment where students feel inspired to explore their creativity.

Experience with wheel throwing is a big plus, as we’re continuing to expand our ceramics offerings!

This is a part-time position with opportunities to teach multiweek courses, workshops, and specialty classes.

Compensation: $20–$22 per hour, plus class enrollment commission.

Instructors earn an additional $10 per enrolled student, per class session. With classes accommodating up to 8 participants.

Compensation varies based on class enrollment, experience, and responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging handbuilding classes and workshops for beginner and intermediate students including kids and adults.
• Teach fundamental handbuilding techniques, including slab construction, coil building, pinch pots, and surface decoration.
• Demonstrate proper clay handling, construction, finishing, and glazing techniques.
• Provide individual guidance and encouragement while allowing students to explore their own creativity.
• Prepare materials, tools, and workspaces before classes and assist with cleanup afterward.
• Monitor student projects throughout the drying and finishing process.
• Assist with glazing, kiln loading/unloading, and general clay studio upkeep as needed.
• Collaborate with our clay studio team to develop new projects, workshops, and class offerings.
• Maintain a welcoming, organized, and safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ceramic handbuilding techniques and processes.
• Experience creating ceramic work independently.
• Understanding of clay bodies, glazing, drying, and firing processes.
• Ability to communicate techniques clearly and work with students of varying skill levels.
• Friendly, patient, reliable, and enthusiastic about teaching.
• Previous ceramics teaching experience preferred.
• Wheel-throwing experience strongly preferred but not required.
• Experience with electric kilns is a plus.

Portfolio Requirement

Applicants must submit examples of their ceramic work to be considered.

A portfolio may include a website, Instagram account, digital portfolio, or photographs showcasing your work. We’re especially interested in seeing examples of your handbuilt ceramic pieces.

Please include a brief description of your ceramics background and any previous teaching experience with your application.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 15.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person