Pottery Instructor

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and quality of life depend on the choices we make today. Join a team that values teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication, striving to provide exceptional public service while encouraging creativity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Designs and instructs pottery classes, adapting content for participant interests and skill levels.
• Requests pottery supplies to ensure appropriate materials are available for students.
• Operates kiln, determining firing times and temperatures, troubleshooting issues, and loading/unloading pottery items.
• Performs room maintenance to ensure a safe, clean, and pleasant studio environment.
• Assists with developing marketing materials to promote class registrations.
• Participates in community activities (e.g., Passionate Potters, pottery sales) to increase program exposure.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least three (3) years’ experience instructing ceramic classes.
• Proficient at the pottery wheel and hand-building techniques.
• Skill in instructing others and interacting with the public.

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
• Occasional use of hands to handle tools, reach, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequent hand/eye coordination for operating equipment.
• Vision, speech, and hearing required for communication and instruction.

Work Environment

• Primarily works in a clean, comfortable studio environment.
• May occasionally use personal equipment (e.g., vehicle, cell phone, tools).

Must satisfactorily complete a driving record check, central registry, and criminal background check prior to employment.