Ceramics Instructor for Grades K-3 & 4-8 Attleboro Arts Museum

Montserrat; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Attleboro Arts Museum seeks a qualified ceramic instructor for its 6-week winter schedule (Jan–Feb 2027). The role focuses on wheel-throwing and hand-building with classes for K-3 and 4-8 on Saturdays.

You will design and demonstrate projects, manage demonstrations, and adapt lessons to different ages. Independent contractor position; candidates must have kiln experience, reliable transportation, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred (concentration in Ceramics, 3-D Art, etc.)
• 2-3 years teaching experience
• Must be proficient in hand-building and the pottery wheel. Instructors develop lesson plans with Coordinator approval.
• Must be comfortable firing a kiln during business and off-hours with kiln access
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with students and families.
• Instructors must have a car.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement art curriculum and demonstrations for children and tweens.
• Lead hands-on clay classes on Saturdays with wheel-throwing and hand-building projects.
• Develop engaging, project-based lessons suitable for grades K-3 and 4-8.
• Demonstrate techniques and supervise students in a classroom setting.

Skills

Wheel throwing

Hand-building

Curriculum development

Teaching experience

Ceramics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ceramics

Tools

Pottery wheel

Kiln operation

Job description

The Attleboro Arts Museum (AAM) is currently seeking a qualified ceramic instructor who is proficient in both wheel-throwing & hand-building techniques. This listing is for the Museum’s upcoming 6-week winter schedule (Jan-Feb 2027). The ceramic instructor will be responsible for creating and implementing art curriculum and demonstrations for children & tweens in grades K-3 and 4-8 based on the class descriptions provided. These kids clay classes are held on Saturdays. Please see the class outlines below for more information.

All Museum instructors are independent contractors. We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic candidate that loves clay and believes deeply in the Museum’s mission to support the creative and artistic development of both promising and professional artists. For more information about the AAM visit www.attachmentartsmuseum.org.

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1. Dance Magic Dance! Fantasy Creatures in Clay for Grades K-3

(6-weeks): Sat., Jan 9th - Feb 13th from 10am-11:30am

In this hands-on clay class, students will learn the basics of hand-building such as pinch pot, slab and coil ceramic methods while creating unique artworks. It’s all about magical creatures this session! Be inspired by dragons, unicorns, fairy folk and more to build pinch pot and coil sculptures and make unique slab tiles or wall hangings. This class is project based and not an open studio. Open to all levels.

1. Abracadabra - I Made It! Hand-building and the Pottery Wheel for Grades 4-8

(6-weeks): Sat., Jan 9th - Feb 13th from 12-2pm

Students will explore imaginative hand-building, inspired wheel throwing and sculptural projects. Let the joy of working in clay inspire your hand-built creations - think about magical objects, creatures and environments to that will inform your textures and pressed/attached embellishments while also developing your skills in throwing vessels on the wheel. Try your hand at throwing cylinders, bowls, and small cups then add adornments such as unique handles, funky feet and surface treatments.

Demos of techniques will be shown and discussed. Each student will experience time using the pottery wheel as well as creating with hand-building techniques. This class is project based and not an open studio. Open to all levels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred (concentration in Ceramics, 3-D Art, etc.)
• 2-3 years teaching experience
• Must be proficient in hand-building and the pottery wheel. Classes are project based, instructors will develop their own lesson plans with the approval of the AAM Programs Coordinator.
• Must be comfortable firing a kiln both during business hours and off-hours. Approved instructors will have a key to the Museum to fire as needed throughout a class session. Instructors are not compensated for additional prep or firing time. We encourage instructors to fire and unload the kiln when at the Museum for class. The Museum has one L&L School Master kiln.
• Outstanding communication skills which include the ability to use clear, concise and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with students, their families, peers, administration and the larger community.
• Instructors must have a car.

Apply by:

November 21, 2026

Salary:

23.50 / Per hour

About this Organization:

Housing one of the largest gallery spaces between Boston and Providence, the Attleboro Arts Museum offers local and regional communities a variety of art and cultural programs for all ages and backgrounds. The Museum continually refreshes its visual art exhibitions and features the works of both promising and professional artists. It hosts many special events throughout the year, including its signature Art Auction in the fall, Flower Show in the spring, Bonneville Dougher Art Lovers Book Club, and gatherings where makers of art can connect with those that appreciate the creative spirit. Our organization’s W. Charles Thompson Museum School offers art educational classes that are taught by award-winning artists and educators and serve children, teens and adults.

The Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am-5pm. Admission to our gallery is free; all are welcome.