Full-Time Ceramics Studio Lead & Teaching Artist

The Front Climbing Club; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision, and life

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Free gym membership to The Front

Discounts on food and merchandise

Job summary

The Front Climbing Club’s Studio 1396 in Salt Lake City is seeking a Ceramics Studio Staff member. This full-time role centers on teaching, curriculum design, and hands-on studio operations, including handbuilding, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing.

You’ll guide members, design lessons, and help maintain a vibrant ceramic community. Expect to oversee safety, manage kiln schedules, and collaborate on plans for indoor and outdoor planters, while nurturing a welcoming environment for all skill

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in studio work, higher ed, or trade training, with 2+ years hands-on in ceramics.
• Skilled across handbuilding, wheel throwing, glazing, surface techniques, and firing.
• Has taught ceramics before to any age or skill level and enjoys it.
• Clear communicator with ability to give constructive feedback.
• Mentors others and helps build an inclusive studio culture.
• Able to manage lesson planning, kiln schedules, and studio upkeep.
• Flexible schedule includes evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build lesson plans, project outlines, and syllabi alongside management.
• Teach hands-on classes covering handbuilding, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing.
• Keep the studio running by organizing tools, recycling clay, and overseeing kiln loads.
• Create a welcoming studio vibe where beginners feel comfortable asking questions.
• Walk members through studio safety and proper tool handling.
• Lend a hand producing planters for gym locations, indoors and out.
• Maintain department systems (SharePoint, SOPs, audits) up to date.
• Pitch in wherever else the studio or The Front needs you.

Skills

Teaching ceramics

Handbuilding

Wheel throwing

Glazing

Firing

Curriculum design

Communication

Mentoring

Tools

SharePoint

SOPs

Audits

Job description

The Front Climbing Club’s Studio 1396 in Salt Lake City is seeking a Ceramics Studio Staff member. This full-time role centers on teaching, curriculum design, and hands-on studio operations, including handbuilding, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing.

You’ll guide members, design lessons, and help maintain a vibrant ceramic community. Expect to oversee safety, manage kiln schedules, and collaborate on plans for indoor and outdoor planters, while nurturing a welcoming environment for all skill