Art Instructor - Weekend Classes at a Luxury Resort

Enchantment Resort; Irvington (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission on class revenue

Keep gratuities

Employee cafeteria access

Accommodation for internship hours

Job summary

The Tides Inn's Maker Space in Virginia is seeking creative, guest-focused Art Instructors to lead classes for adults and children in a luxury resort setting. This is a contract teaching opportunity, not a W-2 position.

Instructors commit to two days per week, with priority given to Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun availability. Classes run daily at 10:00-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-3:30 p.m., through January 4, 2027.

Qualifications

• Artistic experience and confidence teaching one or more listed disciplines.
• Ability to lead classes independently and adapt instruction for children and adults.
• Ceramics experience strongly preferred, particularly pottery on the wheel and clay handbuilding.
• A reliable, friendly, professional presence and strong attention to detail.
• Current art students and emerging artists are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Independently teach at least one Maker Space class to adults and/or children.
• Lead classes in Pottery on the Wheel, Clay Handbuilding, Watercolors, Printmaking, or Crafts.
• Prepare materials and maintain an organized, welcoming studio environment.
• Complete class and studio set-up and clean-up.
• Deliver warm, polished, high‑quality guest service consistent with a luxury resort experience.

Skills

Artistic experience

Teaching experience

Pottery on the Wheel

Clay handbuilding

Watercolors

Printmaking

Crafts

Independent teaching

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

The Tides Inn's Maker Space in Virginia is seeking creative, guest-focused Art Instructors to lead classes for adults and children in a luxury resort setting. This is a contract teaching opportunity, not a W-2 position.

Instructors commit to two days per week, with priority given to Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun availability. Classes run daily at 10:00-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-3:30 p.m., through January 4, 2027.