26-27 Ceramics Studio Monitor

Somerville Public Schools • Somerville, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ceramics Studio Monitor supports safe ceramics studio operations and supervises high school students during studio activities. The role requires ceramics experience, knowledge of pottery wheels, kilns, glaze mixing and application, and general studio safety. The monitor must build a positive, respectful rapport with students and work independently, exercising sound judgment when a certified teacher is not present.

This is a seasonal, temporary position for the 2026–2027 school year, located at Somerville High School. Work is scheduled Wednesdays from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, for two hours per week. The position is exempt and is not eligible for benefits. Pre-employment requirements include Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance and fingerprinting.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in ceramics.
• Working knowledge of safe pottery wheel and kiln operation, glaze mixing and application, and general ceramics studio safety practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish a positive, respectful rapport with high school students.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while supervising students without a certified teacher present.
• Reliability, consistent attendance, and punctuality.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands: medium strength (lifting 20–50 pounds occasionally and frequently lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds); frequent standing and walking; near and far vision; hearing and understanding verbal instructions; and speaking clearly.
• Massachusetts CORI clearance and fingerprinting are required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the Somerville High School Ceramics Program as an alum, or equivalent ceramics studio experience in the community, is strongly preferred.
• Background as an art department alum or active member of the local arts community.

Responsibilities

• Supervise high school students in the ceramics studio, including when a certified teacher is not present.
• Support safe operation of pottery wheels and kilns and safe ceramics studio practices.
• Support glaze mixing and application.

What This Job Offers

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