Powerhouse Arts
Teaching Artist- Ceramics
Brooklyn, New York, United States · Part-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
About the role
- Powerhouse Arts (PHA) is a not-for-profit organization committed to creative expression.
- The Teaching Artist is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging instruction in a shared studio environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop a clear, engaging syllabus for the 10-week course, including a schedule and project goals
- Design course content that explores the history of clay, providing historical and academic context to enrich students' practical skill-building
- Support students throughout the session by helping them set goals and stay on track
- Collaborate with studio staff to organize an end-of-semester display of student work for those who wish to participate
- Strong skills in one or more of the following areas: figurative ceramic sculpture, wheel throwing, coil building, hand‑building, mold making, or 3D printing in clay
- This role is compensated at $80/hr for part-time/temporary employees or $90/hr for contractors, who must provide their own Certificate of Insurance (COI).
Requirements
- We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group.
- If 80% of what you read fits you or if you have transferable skills, please apply.
- Availability for evening and/or weekend classes is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, or equivalent experience in arts education or community instruction
Skills
- Comfort teaching mixed-level classes and adjusting curriculum as needed
- Knowledge of best practices in health and safety
- Desire to share knowledge and serve a robust community of artists
Compensation
- Hours + Compensation: This position meets for class at the same time each week, with sessions lasting three hours.
Benefits
- Communicate and reinforce studio policies to maintain a positive, safe learning environment
- Monitor and educate students on best health and safety practices and proper equipment use
- Applicants receive consideration without regard to race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
- Applicants receive consideration without regard to race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Equal opportunity
- Powerhouse Arts is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply directly at Powerhouse Arts →Create a free account for alerts like thisView Powerhouse Arts immigration profile
This listing is sourced directly from Powerhouse Arts's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.