Teaching Artist

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
• Send weekly reading emails with articles and suggested resources to deepen students' knowledge
• Support students throughout the session by helping them set goals and stay on track
• Communicate and reinforce studio policies to maintain a positive, safe learning environment
• Collaborate with studio staff to organize an end-of-semester display of student work
• Guide students through end-of-class cleaning procedures and assist with class setup and breakdown
• Monitor and educate students on best health and safety practices and proper equipment use

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience or equivalent in arts education
• Strong skills in figurative ceramic sculpture, wheel throwing, coil building, hand-building, mold making, or 3D printing in clay
• Comfort teaching mixed-level classes and adjusting curriculum as needed
• Knowledge of best practices in health and safety
• Availability for evening and/or weekend classes

About the Company

Powerhouse Arts (PHA) is a not-for-profit organization committed to creative expression. Located in Brooklyn, PHA convenes an extended network of art and fabrication professionals and educators who co-create and share artistic practices vital to the well-being of artists and their communities.