Community Engagement Teaching Artist (Full-Time)

Community Engagement Teaching Artists are responsible for providing arts education during a Claymobile residency, workshop, or event. Duties include gathering and loading supplies for the class into the Claymobile van, organizing supplies while at the site, doing demonstrations, instructing and aiding students one-on-one, and cleaning up/loading supplies back into the van at the end of class. A qualified candidate will be comfortable working with students of all ages from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and will be interested in the arts and education. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Below are the duties of the Community Engagement Teaching Artist, reflecting the tasks associated with their key competencies:

CUSTOMER FOCUS & EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

  • Ensures attention to detail, uses tact, and prioritizes building relationships

  • Maintains a friendly, positive demeanor when interacting with colleagues, students, and the public

  • Prioritizes building rapport and a shared understanding of the program with partners to ensure the students have a meaningful experience


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provide high-quality ceramic art education to the community at different locations around the region for ages 2-99

  • Create lesson plans tailored to each site and age group

  • Process work at the studio and perform other duties as assigned

  • Prep supplies before and after sites

  • Drive a small work van around the region

  • Communicate directly with sites in advance as needed, submit daily and end-of-residency reporting, finalize residency plans, and complete other administrative responsibilities in a timely fashion

  • Participate in project planning and professional development sessions

 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

  • Must be able to work in a team environment and thrive in teaching in different environments

  • Enjoys teaching children and adults from a wide range of ages and backgrounds

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs, carry clay and trays, load kilns, bend and twist, and climb flights of stairs (as needed)

  • Updated Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Record Check, FBI Clearances, and Mandated Reporter Training (can be completed after hiring)

  • Flexible work hours on your scheduled days of the week, and participation in special events throughout the year are required

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to representing TCS with enthusiasm, warmth, and professionalism.

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, and fostering a nurturing environment


REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The position reports to the Community Engagement Manager on all matters related to the job description.


WORK SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

  • Salary range of $38,000-$42,000, depending upon qualifications, experience, and performance

  • A complete benefits package is included

Regular hours are typically Tuesday – Saturday or Monday – Friday, on average 40 hours per week, including up to a 1-hour lunch break daily. This position is expected to flex hours to meet the program's needs and to participate in special events that may occur outside regular business hours and on weekends; in these instances, hours are adjusted accordingly. Staff members in the community engagement program will be required to work weekends on a rotating schedule throughout the year.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@theclaystudio.org. No phone calls. The Clay Studio will review applications immediately.

The Clay Studio is an equal opportunity employer. The Clay Studio values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of ethnic minorities to apply.

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ABOUT THE CLAY STUDIO

The Clay Studio inspires curiosity and discovery around the art and craft of clay, drawing together students, artists, and an engaged public into a welcoming community. Every day, in our classrooms, studios, galleries, and neighborhoods, we deepen the connection between people and clay with the highest-quality programs and exhibitions. Founded in 1974, The Clay Studio continues to believe that shared creativity, so fundamental to humanity, is a critical force for good.