Pottery Instructor

Togetherhood, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enriching children's lives through engaging educational experiences. As an instructor, you'll have the opportunity to teach pottery classes to elementary and middle school students, fostering their creativity and passion for learning. This role allows you to shape young minds while enjoying the fulfillment that comes from making a positive impact in your community. If you have a love for teaching and a desire to inspire, this is the perfect chance to share your expertise in a supportive and fun environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching school-age children is essential.
• Ability to create a positive class community and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create age-appropriate curriculum for pottery classes.
• Arrive on time and create memorable experiences for students.
• Be available onsite on Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Relationship Building

Enthusiasm for Teaching

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 every one (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 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 mind set
• At least three references

For PA providers, there are additional clearances to fill out. Please see below for details:

PA Child Abuse: Can be completed online at https://www.compass.state.pa.u... -- the cost is $13

PA Criminal Check: can be completed online at https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Clearances/PATCH/Pages/default.aspx -- the cost is $22

FBI Fingerprint/Background History Check: Needs to be scheduled and done in-person https://www.identogo.com/services/live-scan-fingerprinting or Call IdentoGO at: 844-321-2101

***Candidates will be responsible to cover the cost of these clearances.