Pottery Recreation Instructor | Hands-On Small Classes

Wheat Ridge, CO; Wheat Ridge, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Wheat Ridge invites applicants for a part-time Instructor, Recreation (Pottery). The role focuses on delivering pottery classes, adapting methods to diverse participants and maintaining a welcoming classroom environment.

The position is anticipated to pay $21.50–$23.00 per hour and requires engaging with students in a community recreation setting. Responsibilities include planning and supervising classes, preparing materials, and ensuring safety and cleanliness of the studio.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pottery principles, practices, and teaching methods.
• Ceramic kiln operations including loading, firing, unloading.
• Pottery wheel proficiency and hand-building skills.
• Slips and glazes applications; glaze mixing and application.

Responsibilities

• Plan, instruct, and supervise the assigned pottery class for varying skill levels.
• Create an inclusive learning environment and motivate beginners while balancing individual and group instruction.
• Prepare materials, demonstrate techniques, and break complex steps into manageable chunks.
• Monitor inventory, reclaim and recycle clay, and clean work areas after class.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public relations

Public speaking

Classroom management

Tools

Pottery wheel

Ceramic kiln operations

Job description

The City of Wheat Ridge invites applicants for a part-time Instructor, Recreation (Pottery). The role focuses on delivering pottery classes, adapting methods to diverse participants and maintaining a welcoming classroom environment.

The position is anticipated to pay $21.50–$23.00 per hour and requires engaging with students in a community recreation setting. Responsibilities include planning and supervising classes, preparing materials, and ensuring safety and cleanliness of the studio.