Olomana Studios is a warm, welcoming pottery studio dedicated to sharing the joy of clay with our community. We’re looking for a passionate, hands-on Part-Time Pottery Instructor to join our team and help students of all ages discover the joy of making pottery.
Working at Olomana Studios is joining a small team that cares deeply and about fostering community and connection through art.
Responsibilities
- Teach beginner and intermediate pottery classes in a fun, approachable, and encouraging way
- Guide students through wheel throwing, hand-building, and glazing
- Prepare and set up materials, tools, and clay before each class
- Keep the class running smoothly by managing time, answering questions, and maintaining a welcoming vibe
- Process students' pieces including wiring pieces off bats, carving names, glaze options and dates on the bottom of students' pieces
- Demonstrate proper techniques and studio safety at all times
- Contribute ideas for new class offerings, workshops, and community events
- Maintain the cleanness of the studio space
- Be a positive presence in the studio, someone students look forward to learning from!
Requirements
- Prior experience teaching pottery classes or working in a ceramic studio
- Proficient in wheel throwing, hand-building, glazing, and firing
- A friendly, patient, and approachable personality, able to meet students where they’re at
- Good communication skills and the ability to work with students of all skill levels
- Dependable, organized, and able to work independently when needed
- Availability to teach evening and/or weekend classes
- Bonus if you’re familiar with studio maintenance or have a background in art education
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
