Ceramics Instructor (Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding)

Ootb; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time scheduling

Growth within a community-focused art\

Collaborative and inspiring space

Job summary

OOTB Art Studio is seeking a Ceramics Instructor to lead beginner-friendly wheel throwing and handbuilding classes. The role emphasizes teaching, a welcoming environment, and helping students build confidence while maintaining studio standards and safety.

You will teach adults, teens, and private events, adapt to various skill levels, and collaborate with studio leadership to improve classes and operations. Flexible part-time scheduling and a supportive community studio are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in wheel throwing and/or handbuilding.
• Able to teach beginners in a clear and encouraging manner.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Evening and weekend availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach wheel throwing and handbuilding classes for adults, teens, and private events.
• Provide clear demonstrations and hands-on coaching.
• Adapt instruction to different skill levels and learning styles.
• Set up and reset workstations, tools, and materials.
• Label and organize student work for drying, bisque firing, glazing, and pickup.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized studio environment.
• Communicate class expectations, firing timelines, and glaze options.
• Create a friendly and welcoming experience for students and guests.
• Collaborate with studio leadership to improve classes and studio operations.

Skills

Wheel throwing

Handbuilding

Teaching beginners

Communication

Customer service

Reliability

Organization

Evening & weekend

Independence

Job description

Role Summary

OOTB Art Studio is seeking a passionate and reliable Ceramics Instructor to lead beginner-friendly wheel throwing and handbuilding classes. The ideal candidate enjoys teaching, creating a welcoming environment, and helping students build confidence in ceramics while maintaining studio standards and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach wheel throwing and handbuilding classes for adults, teens, and private events.
• Provide clear demonstrations and hands-on coaching.
• Adapt instruction to different skill levels and learning styles.
• Set up and reset workstations, tools, and materials.
• Label and organize student work for drying, bisque firing, glazing, and pickup.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized studio environment.
• Communicate class expectations, firing timelines, and glaze options.
• Create a friendly and welcoming experience for students and guests.
• Collaborate with studio leadership to improve classes and studio operations.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in wheel throwing and/or handbuilding.
• Ability to teach beginners in a clear and encouraging manner.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.Reliable, organized, and able to work independently.
• Evening and weekend availability preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of glazing techniques and ceramic processes.
• Experience with kiln loading and firing procedures.
• Experience teaching youth programs, workshops, or private events.
• Photography, videography, or social media content creation skills are an asset.

What We Offer

• A creative and supportive studio environment.
• Flexible part-time scheduling.
• Opportunities for growth within a community-focused art studio.
• A collaborative and inspiring space for artists and makers.