Adult Wheel Pottery Instructor — Beginner-Friendly

Wifca; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is seeking a pottery instructor for adult wheel classes at the MSCR West studio. You will guide participants in centering clay, throwing cylinders, cups and bowls, and finishing pieces on the wheel.

Classes run Thursday mornings with a 4-hour weekly commitment. Start date is 1/4/2027, and pay ranges $18–$37 per hour. Prior teaching experience and ceramic skills are required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in ceramics including throwing, trimming, glazing and firing.
• Experience teaching adults is preferred.
• Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of ceramics equipment and tools.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom following safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Teach 8 adults pottery basics, centering and wheel throwing with clear instruction.
• Provide demonstrations throughout each class.
• Offer individual feedback and assistance to students.
• Guide learners through the full pottery process from start to finish.
• Stay on the studio firing schedule to support the pottery coordinator.
• Manage class time, balancing demonstration, practice and cleanup.

Skills

Pottery throwing

Ceramics techniques

Adult education

Classroom management

Demonstrations

Tools

Ceramics equipment

Job description

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is seeking a pottery instructor for adult wheel classes at the MSCR West studio. You will guide participants in centering clay, throwing cylinders, cups and bowls, and finishing pieces on the wheel.

Classes run Thursday mornings with a 4-hour weekly commitment. Start date is 1/4/2027, and pay ranges $18–$37 per hour. Prior teaching experience and ceramic skills are required.