CERAMICS - ART CENTER INSTRUCTOR

Columbia Association; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Fit & Play membership

Wellness benefits w/ perks

Paid leave

Job summary

Columbia Association is seeking a part-time Ceramics - Art Center Instructor to teach ceramic classes and workshops for adults and teens, including wheel-throwing and hand-building. The role emphasizes demonstrations, hands-on projects, and fostering individual creativity.

Ideal candidates will have ceramics education or experience, with teaching and kiln firing experience preferred; available weekdays, evenings, and weekends; age 21 or older.

Qualifications

• Education or ceramics experience required.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Kiln firing experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years or older and available weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach ceramic classes and workshops using demonstrations, hands-on projects and exercises; teach wheel-throwing and hand-building to adults and teens.
• Promote and encourage each student's unique expression of creativity in a welcoming environment.
• Create a welcoming studio environment and support inclusive participation.

Skills

Ceramics

Teaching

Kiln firing

Classroom management

Education

Education or ceramics experience

Job description

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Columbia Association, headquartered in Howard County, Maryland, is known for engaging our diverse community, cultivating a unique sense of place, and enhancing the quality of life in Columbia, Maryland, all thanks to the efforts of our remarkable team members. If you share in our passion for teamwork and our vision, we want you to fast-forward your career with us at Columbia Association.

CERAMICS - ART CENTER INSTRUCTOR

Columbia Association is seeking part-time ceramic instructors. The ceramic instructor teaches ceramic classes and workshops using demonstrations, hands-on projects and exercises; teach wheel-throwing and hand-building to adults and teens.

This candidate will also promote and encourage each student's unique expression of creativity, and provides a welcoming environment.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, creates a welcoming and inclusive studio environment, and believes clay can build confidence, community, and connection.

Education and/or experience in ceramics is required. Teaching and/or Kiln firing experience preferred.

Candidates must be available weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends; be age 21 or older; and have previous ceramics teaching experience. Hours range from 3.5 to 10.5 hours per week.

The pay rate for this position is $35/per hour. CA offers a positive, fun work environment and a generous benefits package. Part-time benefits include a free Fit & Play membership, Wellness benefits w/Perks and some paid leave. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), a free Fit & Play membership, Wellness benefits w/perks and paid leave .

Columbia Association is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. EOE/ADA. We encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization. Over and above non-discrimination, CA’s mission includes engaging our diverse community and meeting the evolving needs of a dynamic and inclusive community. That’s why we welcome folks of diverse or marginalized backgrounds and abilities to apply to become part of the CA team.