OMAHA KROC CENTER - Pottery Instructor

The Ceramics Instructor will guide students in developing their skills, knowledge, and confidence in the ceramic arts. This position will provide instruction in a variety of ceramic processes, including hand-building, pottery wheel techniques, glazing, kiln operation, and firing. The ideal candidate will have strong practical knowledge of ceramics and the ability to communicate artistic concepts and technical processes in a way that is accessible to students with varying levels of experience.

In addition to teaching ceramic techniques, the instructor will create a welcoming and encouraging studio environment where students can experiment, develop their individual artistic styles, and build their confidence as artists. The instructor will also help maintain a safe, organized, and productive ceramics studio.

• →Responsible for teaching pottery classes, including prep work and clean up.
• →Responsible for running the kiln and getting finished pottery pieces back to participants in a timely manner.
• →Effectively design and implement curriculum, assessment rubrics, and lesson plans for each course taught. A record and summary of activities must be provided to the Kroc Camp, Arts, and Education Manager on a regular basis.
• →Develop and implement ongoing collaborative partnerships for pottery programming with schools and organizations.
• →Required to actively participate in the recruitment and outreach efforts set forth by the Fine Arts Coordinator.
• →Responsible for instruction in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• →Required to attend assigned staff meetings.
• →Willing to teach additional classes and workshops as needed.

• →Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts preferred or equivalent qualified experience.
• →Two years’ teaching experience required; five years preferred.
• →Evidence of portfolio shown.
• →Evidence of experience in curriculum development.