Ceramics Coach & Studio Arts Mentor

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

East Side Union High School District is seeking a skilled Ceramics Coach to enhance student learning within the Visual Arts program. The role involves bringing professional ceramic techniques, demonstrations, and workshops into the classroom to foster advanced skill development and artistic expression.

The coach will collaborate with the Visual Arts teacher to design sessions that extend instruction, ensure safe studio operation, and guide students through exhibitions, critiques, and portfolio

Qualifications

• Ceramic artist, potter, or educator with demonstrated expertise in ceramic arts.
• Advanced knowledge of ceramic materials, firing techniques, and equipment.
• Familiarity with industry standards, sustainability, and safety in the ceramic arts.
• Ability to communicate artistic and technical concepts clearly.
• Strong collaboration and coaching skills to support teachers and students.

Responsibilities

• Coach students in ceramic techniques including hand-building, glazing, surface design, slip casting, and kiln operation.
• Demonstrate professional standards and creative workflows used by ceramic artists in studio and production settings.
• Collaborate with the Visual Arts teacher to design sessions that extend classroom instruction.
• Introduce students to safe studio operation, equipment maintenance, and proper material handling.
• Support the teacher in preparing materials, tools, and maintaining studio safety and organization.

Skills

Ceramic art

Art education

Technical ceramics

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Kilns

Glazes

Job description

East Side Union High School District is seeking a skilled Ceramics Coach to enhance student learning within the Visual Arts program. The role involves bringing professional ceramic techniques, demonstrations, and workshops into the classroom to foster advanced skill development and artistic expression.

The coach will collaborate with the Visual Arts teacher to design sessions that extend instruction, ensure safe studio operation, and guide students through exhibitions, critiques, and portfolio