Ceramics Teaching Artist

Lillstreet Art Center is looking for Teaching Artists for our Ceramics Department. Ceramics Teachers provide our robust community with education that is thoughtful, responsive, and inclusive. We are currently looking for artists who are excited to teach Beginning Wheelthrowing classes. Our classes run for three-hour sessions, once per week, for ten continuous weeks.

We are searching for a Teaching Artist for the Fall 2025 session of classes, running from September 8th through November 16th. Additional contracts may be offered for future sessions depending on availability and performance but are not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Must be available on Thursdays from 2p-5p, Thursdays from 6:30p-9:30p, and/or Tuesdays from 6:30p-9:30p
• At least four years of wheelthrowing experience
• Prior teaching experience in any capacity, ceramics and craft centers preferred
• Responsive to email and in-person communication
• Excited to work with beginners
• Enjoy working with people and eager to support a variety of learning styles

How to apply

To apply, please complete this form by Friday, August 8th. The form will ask for basic information and a resume/CV. Optionally, you may choose to include a cover letter and documentation of your work.

Compensation

This is a contract position paid at a fixed hourly rate. Hourly rate starts at $24/hr and increases based upon experience.

Perks

If selected for the position, you would receive the following studio perks for the duration of your contract:

• Two shelves in the Teacher/TA area during contract (Fall 2025)
• 24/7 studio access to first-floor ceramics studio
• In-studio usage of communally available ceramics materials (stains, slips, glazes)
• 100% discount on tuition for a five-week class or 50% discount on tuition for a ten-week class (materials fees still collected)