Ceramics Instructor

Information about TAC

The Art Center, a not-for-profit organization, is the North Shore’s home for artistic discovery and creative exploration. Through innovative programs, exhibitions, and classes designed for all levels and ages, The Art Center provides a welcoming space for our diverse communities to experience and participate in the arts.

Although predominately focused on the visual arts, TAC has expanded its mission to include arts in all forms such as writing, acting, performance, and the like.

The Art Center is located in Highland Park, a 45 -60 minute drive north of Chicago, and is a 10-minute walk from the Highland Park, UPN Metra Train stop.

TAC Ceramics

TAC offers ceramics classes for both youth and adults in hand-building and wheel-throwing, Monday through Saturday. Adult classes run for 3 hours, 9 am -12pm or 9:30-12:30pm, 12:30-3:30pm or 1-4pm and 6-9pm or 6:30-9:30pm. Youth classes run 4-5:30pm or 4-6pm during the school year. Ceramic student ages run from 7 to 90.

The Ceramics department has two electric and one gas kiln, which fires up to cone 10. The studio uses only three types of clay – white stoneware, brown stoneware, and porcelain.

Candidate must:

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Ceramics - or equivalent experience in Ceramics
• Be proficient at - and able to teach - wheel-throwing
  
• Be available to teach an evening class (preferably Tuesday or Thursday)
  
• Have at least 1-year experience teaching adults
  
• Be comfortable teaching different skill-levels in one class

Ideal Candidate will also have:

• Experience teaching in recreational/non-academic environments
• Experience with ceramic studio maintenance
  
• Experience teaching children ages 7 and up
  

Opportunities for additional funds by performing ceramic studio maintenance at $20 per hour.

This is an independent contractor position. TAC does not compensate for travel time, prep or clean-up time, or expenses. Applicants will be reviewed until the position is filled.