Pottery Instructor

Town of Castle Rock•Castle Rock, CO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This posting will remain open continuously until filled. The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
At least three (3) years' experience instructing ceramic classes.
Proficient at the pottery wheel and have hand building experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skill in instructing others.
Skill in interacting with public/program participants.

Responsibilities

Designs and instructs pottery classes.
Adapts content and instruction for participant interests and skill levels.
Requests pottery supplies to be ordered to ensure appropriate supplies are on hand for students’ use.
Operates kiln.
Determines appropriate firing times and temperatures.
Trouble-shoots kiln problems.
Loads, unloads and sorts pottery items from the kiln.
Performs room maintenance to ensure a safe, clean and pleasant atmosphere for pottery students and others who use the studio.
Assists with development of marketing materials to promote class registrations.
Participates in community activities such as Passionate Potters and pottery sales to improve exposure of the program.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.