Noncredit Trainer - Ceramics (Part-Time Temporary)

Montgomery County Community College • Blue Bell, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ceramics Non-Credit Trainer possesses the professional knowledge and skill in ceramic design and creation to oversee advanced ceramic students who have unstructured time in the studio to create and finish work independently. The Ceramics Trainer has experience in the proper techniques of wheel throwing and hand building to guide students’ ability to create professionally designed ceramic pieces. Also, the Ceramics Trainer has experience maintaining and safely using kilns.

Requirements

• B.F.A. required
• Experience working in a Ceramics studio required
• Experience firing kilns required
• Possess the PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police, and the FBI Clearance prior to the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Distributes supplies/materials to students.
• Sets-up, prepares, and provides maintenance of the kilns for proper firing, baking, and/or drying.
• Monitors students on the proper use of the studio/equipment and the safe handling of materials.
• Instructs students on the proper techniques of wheel throwing and hand building to create ceramic pieces.
• Calibrates kilns for proper firing, baking, and/or drying of ceramic pieces based upon material composition.
• Completes other assignments and duties as assigned by the Dean of Liberal Arts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level