Ceramics Instructor

Locust Street Art is Hiring for one part-time Art Instructors.

Position: Instructor for Ceramics

Hours: Current schedule-

Ceramics Tuesday-Thursdays 3:00pm-7:00pm, Saturdays 12:30- 5:30pm

Pottery Workshops as instructor is available

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Description:

This part-time visual arts instructor will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and ability for creative expression in the visual arts, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with Locust Street Art’s guidelines. Also assist in gathering relevant information for granting agencies and funders, including registration information, attendance, and conducting evaluation processes as needed with LSA administration.

Skills and Qualifications -

• Handbuilding, Wheel throwing, and Kiln operation
• Ceramics studio best practices for cleaning, storage, etc. 
• Knowledge and skills in relevant artistic discipline
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
• Demonstrated good management skills of studio classes
• Commitment to working in nontraditional settings 
• Ability to work comfortably with different age groups and diverse student populations
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree (or currently pursuing) in a visual art medium OR relevant professional experience
• Experience teaching small groups preferred but not necessary
• Reliable transportation

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support each student in developing artistic skills and vision while challenging them to progress technically and aesthetically
• Prepares lesson plans and assists students in establishing artistic goals 
• Ability to create, maintain, and instruct a project based curriculum
• May direct planning and supervision of student contests and arranging of art exhibits
• Ensure attendance is accurate and evaluation forms are distributed and collected 
• Setup and cleanup of classroom spaces as necessary
• Mentor Assistants professionally and personally
• Represent Locust Street Art while working in the community, at events, or in presentations for local community partners
• Collect registration information when needed, communicate mission, class schedule, and location of classrooms, bathrooms, and/or offices to students and guests

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting, bending, standing, and walking. Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.

LSA is a non-profit art school providing free or low-cost art classes to anyone 4 years of age and up for over 60 years in the Fruit Belt neighborhood of Buffalo. We stand for Equality, Equity, and Justice for all people in our communities.

LOCUST STREET NEIGHBORHOOD ART CLASSES, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON ANY BASIS.

Apply Online - https://form.jotform.com/223447856387167