Educational Assistant I Ceramics Studio Technician

St. Louis Community College; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis Community College is seeking a ceramics studio technician to provide technical and instructional support for its ceramics courses at the Florissant Valley campus.

This part-time role is limited to 10 hours per week and involves maintaining studio safety, assisting with loading and unloading kilns, and helping students in class. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent with extensive ceramic arts experience; a BFA in Ceramics is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with extensive ceramic arts and studio management experience.
• A BFA or higher in Ceramics is preferred.
• Part-time position limited to 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards in the ceramics studio and outdoor work areas.
• Loading, firing, and unloading kilns.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to studio equipment.
• Mix, test, and maintain glazes, slips, and stains.
• Manage supply inventory.
• Recycle clay.
• Provide instructional support in the classroom.

Skills

Studio management

Instructional support

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BFA in Ceramics preferred

Tools

Kiln operation

Glaze preparation

Studio equipment maintenance

Job description

The Communications, Design, and Creative Arts Department at STLCC-Florissant Valley campus is seeking a ceramics studio technician to provide technical and instructional support for its ceramics courses. This is a part-time position and is limited to 10 hours per week.

• Primary Duties Performed

  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards in the ceramics studio and outdoor work areas
  • Loading, firing, and unloading kilns,
  • Perform minor repairs and adjustments to studio equipment
  • Mix, test, and maintain glazes, slips, and stains
  • Manage supply inventory
  • Recycle clay
  • Provide instructional support in the classroom

• High school diploma or equivalent with extensive experience in ceramic arts and studio management. BFA or higher degree with a concentration in Ceramics is preferred.

• This position is limited to 10 hours per week.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift heavy objects.