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Are you a friendly, craft loving pottery enthusiast looking to join a growing and friendly team?

Job Title: Intermediate Level Ceramics Instructor

ABOUT US

At Clay With Me, we're not just a ceramics studio – we're a community of creators, collaborators, and clay enthusiasts. Our mission is to provide a safe space where people of all backgrounds and experiences can creatively express themselves and immerse themselves in the world of clay arts. We believe in the power of community, collaboration, and creativity to foster a safe and supportive environment where people can develop their practice. With two locations in Toronto, (Dundas Street West and Richmond Street West), we offer a range of pottery experiences for adults and children including beginner to advanced wheel throwing, handbuilding, and Paint Your Own Pottery.

WHO ARE OUR TEACHERS?

Our team is more than just a group of talented ceramicists and ceramics teachers; we're a community of creators. Teaching is not just a job; it's an opportunity for artists to enrich their own practice while sharing their knowledge to beginners just kicking off their creative journey.

ROLE DESCRIPTION?

We are seeking an intermediate-level skilled Ceramics Instructor to fill a part-time, on-site position and round out our existing team. The Ceramics Instructor will be responsible for upholding our studio values and fostering a friendly, kind, and encouraging environment while teaching adults and/or children of various experience levels how to work with clay.

All our ceramics instructors must be proficient in hand-building, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing. Responsibilities include planning and preparing lesson plans, supervising and guiding students during hands-on activities, providing feedback to the Studio General Manager, and maintaining studio equipment and materials.

Responsibilities:

• Teach adult and/or youth students in wheel throwing, hand-building, glazing, and firing techniques.

• Develop and execute engaging lesson plans tailored to different skill levels.

• Provide hands-on guidance and technical support during classes.

• Maintain studio equipment and ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment.

• Communicate feedback and updates to the Studio General Manager.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of teaching experience at the intermediate level in wheel throwing.

• Advanced skills in trimming and glazing.

• Experience with ceramics including hand-building, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing.

• Strong verbal communication skills to assist both beginners and professional ceramicists.

• Ability to demonstrate proper ceramics techniques and explain the principles behind them.

• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently.

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience working with children and instructing adults is a plus.

• Experience teaching ceramics in a creative or educational environment is a plus.

Application Requirements:

Interested applicants should submit the following:
• Resume outlining relevant experience.
• Cover Letter explaining their teaching philosophy.
• Portfolio with samples of ceramic work.