Pottery Instructor

Togetherhood; Newtown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community dedicated to enriching children's lives through creative education! In this exciting role, you'll have the opportunity to teach pottery classes to elementary and middle school students, fostering their creativity and passion for learning. With a focus on developing engaging curricula and creating memorable experiences, you will play a crucial role in helping children discover their potential. This innovative organization values the contributions of passionate instructors and provides a supportive environment for you to thrive. If you love working with kids and have a flair for teaching, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching school-age children in engaging environments.
• Ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curricula.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver engaging pottery classes for children.
• Develop a positive classroom community and build relationships.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Enthusiasm for Education

Education

Relevant Teaching Experience

Job description

We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community. Therefore, we require all applicants to:

(1) showcase relevant teaching experience on your resume.
(2) If you have a passion for education but lack formal teaching experience, please include a compelling cover letter explaining your interest in teaching and why you believe you would excel in an educational role.

About Togetherhood

Togetherhood is a marketplace for independent enrichment providers. We are a trusted source of consistently-outstanding enrichment experiences, across any topic, whether it be arts & crafts, skateboarding, breakdancing, performing arts with Broadway performers, STEM through the lens of Harry Potter or soccer with a former college athlete. We are a safe, secure community where children can experience the world around them, learn and, most importantly, have fun with their friends in programs led by other members of the community. Our mission is to enable consistently outstanding enrichment so that everyone (regardless of their circumstances) has the opportunity to become who they aspire to be. We are focused on finding passionate, talented enrichment providers and giving them the autonomy and support they need to create engaging and magical experiences for children.

What You'll Do

You will be matched with opportunities to teach pottery (hand building with polymer clay) classes to elementary/middle school students at schools, buildings, and communities across Philadelphia/Newtown, PA. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. In this role, you'll have the following responsibilities:

• Conceive of and create an age-appropriate curriculum for your class.
• Consistently arrive at your class on time (preferably 15 minutes early!).
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class to help them grow and develop a passion for your subject matter.
• Help children understand why your area of expertise is so wonderful and how it's helped shape you as a person.
• Be available onsite, Wednesdays, from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

Who You Are

• Fun, enthusiastic, experienced instructor, with deep experience teaching school-age children.
• Able to create a positive class community and build relationships with students.
• Experience leading your own classes.
• Has excitement, joy, and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning.
• Cooperative, supportive, flexible.
• Has a strong work ethic and do-whatever-it-takes mindset.
• At least three references.