Ceramics Studio Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)

Greenwich House, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Greenwich House Pottery seeks a part-time Teaching Assistant to support ceramic studio courses, including wheel throwing, hand building, slip casting, mold-making, and related topics. You will shadow instructors, prepare materials, and assist a diverse student body in a mission-driven nonprofit setting in New York City.

The role involves flexible scheduling (3+ hours per class weekly), with opportunities for professional teaching experience and participation in a supportive team focused on

Qualifications

• BFA in ceramics or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Active artist/practitioner within the field of ceramics.
• Familiarity with community-based arts education programs.
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body and staff at all levels.
• Preferably knowledgeable in ceramic processes including wheel throwing, hand building, slip casting, mold-making, glaze formulation, and kiln firing.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside instructors, shadowing lessons to support classroom learning.
• Follow established course curricula, syllabi, and annual course descriptions.
• Prepare materials and supplies and oversee classroom clean-up.
• Support students with individualized instruction as needed.
• Review GHP studio policies and guidelines and ensure appropriate classroom conduct.
• Communicate relevant issues, concerns, or suggestions to the instructor, Education Manager, or Studio Manager.
• Perform additional tasks and special projects as assigned by instructors, managers, or directors.
• Act as a liaison by shepherding student work from the classroom to the start of the firing process, following GHP procedures and protocols.
• Occasionally assist with post-class production tasks such as glazing, cleaning the bottoms of work, labeling student pieces, and related duties.

Skills

Ceramics knowledge

Community arts education

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

BFA in ceramics

Job description

Greenwich House Pottery seeks a part-time Teaching Assistant to support ceramic studio courses, including wheel throwing, hand building, slip casting, mold-making, and related topics. You will shadow instructors, prepare materials, and assist a diverse student body in a mission-driven nonprofit setting in New York City.

The role involves flexible scheduling (3+ hours per class weekly), with opportunities for professional teaching experience and participation in a supportive team focused on