Pottery/Art Instructor

STEM Castle; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

STEM Castle in Glendale, CA is seeking a part-time Pottery and/or Art Instructor to teach hands-on classes for children aged 4 and up. In-person role with flexible hours, small class sizes, and a creative, supportive team.

You will guide projects in pottery and visual arts, prepare materials, maintain a safe classroom, and help students display their work. Experience with kids and enthusiasm for arts are essential; neurodiverse-friendly approaches are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching pottery, art, crafts, or creative classes for children, teens, or adults.
• Skilled in pottery and/or visual arts (drawing, painting, mixed media, clay, etc.)
• Friendly, patient, organized, and energetic.
• Comfortable managing small-group classes independently.
• Experience working with neurodiverse children.
• Background in art education, ceramics, or studio work.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginner and intermediate pottery and/or art classes to kids ages 4+
• Lead projects such as hand-building, clay sculpting, painting, drawing, crafts, mixed media, and creative art activities
• Create a positive and welcoming environment where students feel confident and proud of their work
• Prepare materials and classroom setup before class
• Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and safety
• Assist students with completing and displaying their projects
• Contribute ideas for future art and creative workshop concepts

Skills

Pottery

Art instruction

Child education

Classroom management

Job description

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Pottery/Art Instructor

Inspire young creators through hands-on pottery and art classes at STEM Castle.

In Person

Glendale, CA

$30.00 per hour

About STEM Castle

STEM Castle is a vibrant enrichment center with locations in Glendale and Encino, CA, where kids ages 4+ explore coding, robotics, science - and yes, the arts too. We offer both general and support-enhanced programs, creating an inclusive and welcoming space for all learners. As we continue expanding our creative programs, we’re looking for a passionate Pottery and/or Art Instructor to join our team.

About The Role

We’re looking for someone who can teach pottery classes, art classes, or a combination of both. This role is ideal for an instructor who enjoys working with kids and can create a fun, structured, and encouraging classroom experience for children ages 4 and up.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginner and intermediate pottery and/or art classes to kids ages 4+


• Lead projects such as hand-building, clay sculpting, painting, drawing, crafts, mixed media, and creative art activities


• Create a positive and welcoming environment where students feel confident and proud of their work


• Prepare materials and classroom setup before class


• Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and safety


• Assist students with completing and displaying their projects


• Contribute ideas for future art and creative workshop concepts

Requirements

• Experience teaching pottery, art, crafts, or creative classes for children, teens, or adults


• Skilled in pottery and/or visual arts (drawing, painting, mixed media, clay, etc.)


• Friendly, patient, organized, and energetic


• Comfortable managing small-group classes independently

Nice to Have

• Experience working with neurodiverse children


• Background in art education, ceramics, or studio work

Why Join Us

• Flexible part-time hours with a schedule that works for you


• Small class sizes and a creative, supportive team environment


• Opportunity to teach a variety of art and pottery projects to enthusiastic young learners


• Inclusive workplace that values diverse teaching styles and artistic backgrounds


• Opportunity for additional hours as our creative programs continue to grow