What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ceramics Instructor position at The Art Center Highland Park?
TAC Ceramics
TAC offers ceramics classes for both youth and adults in hand-building and wheel-throwing, Monday through Saturday. Adult classes run for 3 hours, 9 am -12pm or 9:30-12:30pm, 12:30-3:30pm or 1-4pm and 6-9pm or 6:30-9:30pm. Youth classes run 4-5:30pm or 4-6pm during the school year. Ceramic student ages run from 7 to 90.
The Ceramics department has two electric and one gas kiln, which fires up to cone 10. The studio uses only three types of clay – white stoneware, brown stoneware, and porcelain.
Candidate must:
- Have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Ceramics – or equivalent experience working in Ceramics
- Be proficient at – and able to teach – wheel-throwing
- Be available to teach afternoon and evenign classes either Tuesdays or Thursdays
- Have at least 1-year experience teaching adults of various ages and backgrounds
- Be comfortable teaching different skill levels in one class
Ideal Candidate will also:
- Be able to start in June
- Have experience teaching in a recreational/non-academic environment
- Have experience with ceramic studio maintenance
- Have experience teaching youth ceramics, ages 7-14, a plus
Opportunities for additional funds by performing ceramic studio maintenance at $20 per hour.
This is an independent contractor position. TAC does not compensate for travel time, prep or clean-up time, or expenses. Pay is commensurable with experience.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 – 18 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- After school
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Experience:
- teaching ceramics: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Highland Park, IL 60035 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $30
