Pottery Instructor: Teach, Create, and Grow Studio Skills

salvarmycareers; Nebraska; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army’s Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center seeks a Pottery Instructor to teach pottery, develop curriculum, and build community partnerships. You will guide students through ceramic processes, from hand-building to kiln operations, and foster a safe, creative studio environment.

Ideal candidates have a Fine Arts background and teaching experience, with a portfolio and curriculum development skills.

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 pottery to participants promptly.
• Design and implement curriculum, rubrics, and lesson plans with regular reporting to Arts Manager.
• Develop collaborations for pottery programming with schools and organizations.
• Participate in recruitment and outreach efforts for Fine Arts programming.
• Instruct in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• Attend staff meetings and teach additional classes as needed.

Skills

Ceramics

Teaching

Curriculum development

Communication

Spanish helpful

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts

Tools

Kiln operation

Job description

The Salvation Army’s Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center seeks a Pottery Instructor to teach pottery, develop curriculum, and build community partnerships. You will guide students through ceramic processes, from hand-building to kiln operations, and foster a safe, creative studio environment.

Ideal candidates have a Fine Arts background and teaching experience, with a portfolio and curriculum development skills.