Art Instructor

Now Hiring: Art Instructors at HOTplate Pottery & Clayworks!

Do you love sharing your creativity and helping others feel confident making art? We’re looking for two amazing humans to join our instructor team at HOTplate Pottery & Clayworks — one to lead adult canvas classes and another to lead kids’ art camps!

We believe that everyone can be an artist, and our instructors play a big part in making art approachable, fun, and meaningful.

Adult Canvas Class Instructor (Part-Time)

Our adult classes are relaxed, social art experiences — a chance for people to unwind and create something cool, even if they haven’t picked up a paintbrush since kindergarten. We're looking for an instructor who is:

• Outgoing, encouraging, and loves working with beginners
• Comfortable speaking in front of small groups (typically 5–20 people)
• Passionate about acrylic painting with a knack for teaching techniques step-by-step
• Organized and punctual, with solid planning skills
• Available for 4-hour weekday evening or weekend morning/afternoon sessions, 3-5 times per month

Responsibilities include:

• Helping design class topics and painting projects
• Creating and photographing a class sample (2 weeks in advance)
• Gathering and prepping materials
• Leading step-by-step painting instruction
• Providing guidance and encouragement throughout the session
• Cleaning up the studio and helping with any follow-up (like sealing or adding hangers)

Kids Camp Instructor (Seasonal, June–August)

Our kids' camps are 3-day mini art adventures (morning and afternoon sessions), filled with painting, clay, crafts, and plenty of creativity. We’re looking for someone who:

• Loves working with children ages 6–12
• Can keep a class of up to 12 kids engaged, safe, and having fun
• Has experience teaching or leading groups of kids in art or educational settings
• Is responsible, organized, and calm under pressure
• Is available for morning and/or afternoon sessions during June, July, and early August

Camp instructor responsibilities:

• Planning age-appropriate, engaging art projects in collaboration with our team
• Leading hands-on instruction and demonstrations
• Keeping kids on track while encouraging creative freedom
• Managing setup, cleanup, and prep for each session
• Helping organize and protect drying projects (clay, glass, canvas, etc.)

Required Qualifications for Instructors

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 years of teaching, public speaking, or instruction experience
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light physical tasks (setup/cleanup)
• Reliable transportation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• For Adult Classes: Evening and occasional weekend availability
• For Kids' Camp: Experience working with children (ages 6–12); Availability weekday mornings and afternoons (June–August); Ability to manage a group of children independently

Preferred Qualifications for Instructors

• Experience teaching art or leading painting events
• Experience with acrylic painting techniques, basic clay, and other craft mediums
• Education background, art background, or coursework in child development, elementary education, art education, or fine arts
• CPR/First Aid certification (for kids camps)
• Customer service or hospitality background
• Familiarity with social or instructional art experiences (e.g., paint & sip)

A Few More Things:

• You don’t need a formal art degree, but you do need confidence, creativity, and kindness.
• You’ll wear a HOTplate apron so our guests know who to ask for help.
• Compensation depends on experience and class type, and may vary based on enrollment.
• We offer a supportive, community-centered studio atmosphere and lots of flexibility.
• If you're interested in instructing both types of classes, let us know!
• We're also looking for studio staff, so additional hours are possible through that as well!

Interested? Apply through really and let us know why you'd be a great fit, or stop in and say hi!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested in working at HOTplate Pottery & Clayworks?

(We want to know what drew you to this kind of creative studio — show us your personality!)

• Tell us about your experience working with either:
• Adults in a teaching or event setting (for canvas instructor applicants)
• Children in a classroom, camp, or activity-based environment (for camp applicants)
• What’s your favorite kind of creative project to lead or make? Why?

(We’re curious about your art interests, even if you’re not a professional artist!)

• How do you handle group dynamics — like keeping a class moving while supporting slower participants or redirecting an off-task kiddo?
• What’s your availability? (Let us know what days and times you'd typically be able to work, as well as if you have any planned vacation/conflicts for the summer.)
• What makes you a great fit for a social, hands-on creative job like this?

(Are you a great cheerleader? Good at breaking things down? Super calm under pressure?)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13