We're on the hunt for an enthusiastic and fun-loving Pottery Instructor to jump on board with our team! As an Instructor, you'll be the master of clay, delivering top-notch pottery instruction to students of all ages. Get ready for a gig that's not just rewarding but downright joyful, where you'll spark creativity and spread smiles!

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito's Center for a Healthy Lifestyle (CHL) is looking for a part-time Pottery Instructor to teach kids about the fundamentals of ceramics.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• This job is only available for a limited time during the summer during the month of July.
• You'll work Monday to Friday, either in the morning from 8:30 am to 12 pm or in the afternoon from 12 pm to 3:30 pm.
• This is an IN-PERSON job, so we're only considering candidates who live nearby.
• Please attach a resume letting us know why you would like to work with our team.

Here are more specifics about the job and what we're looking for:

Under the supervision of the CHL Supervisor, the CHL Pottery Instructor will use their personal expertise and resources from the CHL to teach youth ages 5-12 about ceramics including techniques, safety, and creative approaches to pottery. Each class will be 2-3 hours long with an additional 1 hour required of the CHL Cooking Instructor to setup prior to the class and then cleanup afterwards.

Major Duties and Responsibilities- Key Roles:

• Reliable, communicative and upbeat can do personality.
• Thrive leading a group setting.
• Able to supervise a group of 4-6 children.
• Instruct students about safety in the pottery room.
• Competent in using pottery wheel
• Competent in glazing techniques and using a kiln
• Able to plan a class curriculum
• Able to maintain a clean work environment, engage children in cleaning and leave the space clean
• Ensure a safe environment following club rules for checking children in and out of camp, bathroom breaks, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

· High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience

· Professional or amateur experience with ceramics and pottery

· Minimum of 1 year experience in supervising children.

· Must have or be able to obtain a valid CA driver’s license and insurable driving record.

· Must have the ability to travel to local branch sites.

· Must have or be available to obtain CPR and First Aid certification (will provide training).

· Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening, livescan fingerprinting, and background clearance.

Knowledge, skills and ability

· Reliable, communicative and upbeat can-do personality.

· Thrive leading a group setting, up to 6 children in a class.

· Be able to work with children and enjoy cooking and baking.

· Excellent written and verbal communications.

· Ability to prioritize, self-motivated, think creatively, and be adaptable and organized.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationship with Club staff, Board members, volunteers, community groups, and other related agencies.

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito is an equal employment opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your experience with ceramics. Please include any additional experience with teaching ceramics to children.

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Ceramics: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person