Part-Time Lead Summer Camp Ceramics Instructor

Arvada Center; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Job summary

The Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities invites applications for a part-time Summer Camp Ceramics Instructor to lead three-week, half-day sessions for ages 6-8 and 9-12. You will design lesson plans and guide campers through foundational ceramics techniques, including pinch, coil, and slab, using proper score-and-slip methods.

Reporting to the Education Director and the Ceramics Studio Manager, you will arrive early, stay organized, and collaborate with staff to ensure smooth camp

Qualifications

• Must possess prior ceramics teaching experience (informal or classroom).
• Highly organized, reliable, flexible, and enthusiastic about visual arts education.
• Passion for creativity, focus on process over product, and understanding the needs of children aged 6–12.
• A background check is required for all summer camp instructors.

Responsibilities

• Design and serve as lead instructor in studio space for summer ceramics camps
• Communicate with the Ceramics Studio Manager and Education summer camp staff in planning camps
• Arrive 15 minutes before camp begins to prepare parent sign-in and camp materials
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings, including professional development trainings
• Exhibit strong organization skills, reliability, and flexibility
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, patrons, and the public as a representative of the Arvada Center

Skills

Ceramics teaching

Organized

Flexible

Classroom management

Background check required

Job description

The Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities invites applications for a part-time Summer Camp Ceramics Instructor to lead three-week, half-day sessions for ages 6-8 and 9-12. You will design lesson plans and guide campers through foundational ceramics techniques, including pinch, coil, and slab, using proper score-and-slip methods.

Reporting to the Education Director and the Ceramics Studio Manager, you will arrive early, stay organized, and collaborate with staff to ensure smooth camp