Key Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans based on program curriculum in alignment with CA Common Core requirements

• Lead a weekly 3-hour wheel and handbuilding class, demonstrate techniques, and assist students with their work

• Maintain student attendance records, student assessment, and electronic communications with students

• Studio set up and clean up for each class

• Create an environment where students feel supported and engaged with the instructor, the space, and the medium

With Education Manager:

• Develop and implement professional development programs

• Plan and execute end of year gallery exhibition

• Provide weekly check-in

• Develop and implement two weekend field trips to art museums/organizations in the region

• Ensure all studio rules and procedures are followed while students have fun exploring their creativity in a safe and welcoming environment

Qualifications

• Applicants should be proficient with wheel throwing and handbuilding

• Minimum 1-2 years teaching experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fine Arts is a plus

• The ability to work with students from diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds

• Ability to move/lift materials up to 50 pounds

• Pass a background check