Creative Crafts Coach for High School Studio

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) is seeking a skilled and passionate Crafts Coach to collaborate with the Visual Arts Instructor in supporting and enhancing classroom instruction. This role helps students develop hands-on skills across fiber arts, pottery, sculpture, woodworking, and related practices.

Applicants should be prepared to manage studio safety, assist with project design, and support multilingual learners.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of fiber arts, ceramics, sculpture, woodworking, leather-working, or mixed media.
• Familiar with a variety of tools, materials, and processes in traditional and contemporary craft practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage students and staff.
• Ability to model safe studio practices and maintain a structured learning environment.
• Experience with high school students and multilingual learners or at-risk youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in designing and creating craft projects across disciplines.
• Demonstrate safe tool use and proper handling of equipment across craft areas (looms, kilns, woodworking tools, printing equipment).
• Support classroom management and monitor student progress under the Visual Arts Instructor.
• Encourage creativity, experimentation, and critical thinking through diverse craft practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant studio environment.
• Collaborate with the instructor to adapt projects for diverse student needs and skill levels.
• Complete required district onboarding and clearance requirements prior to providing services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Safety leadership

Multilingual learners experience

Tools

Looms

Kilns

Woodworking tools

Screen printing equipment

Job description

The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) is seeking a skilled and passionate Crafts Coach to collaborate with the Visual Arts Instructor in supporting and enhancing classroom instruction. This role helps students develop hands-on skills across fiber arts, pottery, sculpture, woodworking, and related practices.

Applicants should be prepared to manage studio safety, assist with project design, and support multilingual learners.