OMAHA KROC CENTER - Pottery Instructor

Grkroccenter; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Omaha seeks a Pottery Instructor to teach pottery classes, develop curricula, and establish partnerships within the community. You will guide students through hand-building, wheel throwing, glazing, and kiln operation while fostering a welcoming studio environment.

The role emphasizes safe studio practice, student confidence, and collaboration with local schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts preferred or equivalent qualified experience.
• Two years teaching experience required; five years preferred.
• Evidence of portfolio shown.
• Evidence of experience in curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Teach pottery classes, including prep work and clean up.
• Run the kiln and return finished pieces to participants promptly.
• Design and implement curriculum, assessment rubrics, and lesson plans.
• Develop collaborative partnerships for pottery programming with schools and organizations.
• Participate in recruitment and outreach efforts.
• Instruct in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• Attend staff meetings and teach additional classes/workshops as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts or equivalent

Two years teaching experience

Portfolio evidence

Curriculum development experience

Job description

The Ceramics Instructor will guide students in developing their skills, knowledge, and confidence in the ceramic arts. This position will provide instruction in a variety of ceramic processes, including hand-building, pottery wheel techniques, glazing, kiln operation, and firing. The ideal candidate will have strong practical knowledge of ceramics and the ability to communicate artistic concepts and technical processes in a way that is accessible to students with varying levels of experience.

In addition to teaching ceramic techniques, the instructor will create a welcoming and encouraging studio environment where students can experiment, develop their individual artistic styles, and build their confidence as artists. The instructor will also help maintain a safe, organized, and productive ceramics studio.

The Salvation Army Mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Purpose Statement

Inspire people to discover their God given talents and develop their potential through artistic, educational, physical, and spiritual experiences in a Christ-centered atmosphere.

Job Summary/Primary Purpose

The Pottery Instructor will be responsible for teaching pottery classes, developing curriculum and assessments, and establishing collaborative partnerships within the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching pottery classes, including prep work and clean up.
• Responsible for running the kiln and getting finished pottery pieces back to participants in a timely manner.
• Effectively design and implement curriculum, assessment rubrics, and lesson plans for each course taught. A record and summary of activities must be provided to the Kroc Camp, Arts, and Education Manager on a regular basis.
• Develop and implement ongoing collaborative partnerships for pottery programming with schools and organizations.
• Required to actively participate in the recruitment and outreach efforts set forth by the Fine Arts Coordinator.
• Responsible for instruction in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• Required to attend assigned staff meetings.
• Willing to teach additional classes and workshops as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts preferred or equivalent qualified experience.
• Two years’ teaching experience required; five years preferred.
• Evidence of portfolio shown.
• Evidence of experience in curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to work with children, parents, seniors, and staff in a capacity of leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
• Have a philosophy of education and child development, which is consistent with that of The Salvation Army.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible.
• English proficiency required; Spanish language skills helpful.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Exceptional flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team.
• Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• General computer knowledge is required to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.

Other Qualifications

Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 30 days of hire as established by The Salvation Army. Must be knowledgeable about kiln use and set up.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical requirements include:

• Satisfactory speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
• Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds.
• Requires bending, squatting and walking.
• Standing for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions

The work environment is a community center with light to moderate traffic and noise levels. For other duties of this job, such as outdoor special events and community center activities, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment at these events is usually moderate to loud.

Additional Information

The pay rate for this position is $23.00 per hour.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.