What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pottery Teacher position at Juniper Arts Academy, Inc.?
Providing quality, trauma-informed fine arts education to youth in the juvenile justice & foster care communities of Kansas.
Title Pottery Instructor, Art Club
Description Teaches a 6-week unit at Juniper Art Club, an art class. Teaches key subject in pottery.
Work shift: Contracted for 6 weeks, 1 hour of plan time, 1 hour of class. Class scheduled for Thursdays from 4:15pm-5:15pm. Conract runs 1/22/2026-3/5/2026.
Department: Juniper Art Club Program
Responsible to Juniper Arts Academy Director of Programs
Contact Amount: $300
Key responsibilities
- Follow Juniper Arts Academy endorsed curriculum & units.
- Work with the JAA Director of Programs to collaborate on trauma-informed adaptations as needed.
- Attend all required training & follow all Juniper Arts Academy policies and procedures.
- Attends classes prepared and ready.
- Prioritizes students in all manners & advocates for student success.
- Adopts and actively utilizes Trust-Based Relational Intervention practices into teaching (training provided by organization)
- Specializes in teaching group guitar, ukulele, and/or percussion/drumming.
Goals
- Provide quality fine arts education through a trauma-informed lens to youth in the Kansas foster care communities.
- Increase appropriate classroom behavior, social, and emotional skills in students.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Classroom teaching experience preferred.
- Experience in classroom management preferred.
- Some college or college degree in music, art, education, or other relevant fields preferred.
- A current driver's license and/or reliable transportation.
- Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
- Must be 21 years of age (per State of Kansas requirement for working with youth in foster care)
All Juniper Arts Academy applicants must clear the required screening processes prior to being hired and must complete all mandatory training prior to teaching.
Juniper Arts Academy Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Juniper Arts Academy to prohibit discrimination or harassment of staff, volunteers, and students on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Juniper Arts Academy Diversity & Inclusion Statement
At Juniper Arts Academy, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, feels valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments, programs, and worksites. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25