Pottery Wheel Instructor

Gloucester Pottery School is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic pottery wheel instructor to teach our **beginner evening classes** in our **Winter 2027 session (January and February)**. You’ll introduce new students to the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel, from centering and pulling walls to trimming and glazing, in a supportive, welcoming studio environment. There is potential to continue with us for future sessions. **Schedule and Hours** * **Session:** Winter 2027 (January and February), with the potential to be kept on for future sessions * **Shift times:** Tuesday to Thursday evenings, 6:15 to 9:30 pm * **Hours:** Part-time to start, 3 to 10 hours per week depending on how many evening classes you take on * **Additional hours:** There may be opportunities for extra hours to cover staff absences or as we expand our programming * **Session length:** Classes run in 6-week sessions **Please note:** We also have an additional posting for a part-time Studio Technician. Wheel instructor applicants with the necessary technical experience (kiln loading/unloading reclaiming clay, mixing glazes, kiln maintenance) may be considered for the Studio Technician position as well. **Responsibilities** * Plan and deliver engaging beginner wheel-throwing instruction for the 6-week session * Demonstrate techniques and give clear, encouraging individual feedback * Build students’ confidence and skills step by step, including those who have never touched clay * Maintain a safe, clean, and organized studio during and after class * Communicate with management about class needs, supplies, and student concerns **Requirements** * Strong skills in wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing, and the ability to break them down for first-time students. Prior teaching experience an asset. * **Availability for evening classes**, Tuesday to Thursday, 6:30 to 9:00 pm * **A full 6-week commitment** for the session, so students have a consistent instructor from start to finish * **Flexibility with winter scheduling:** if inclement weather forces us to postpone a class, an extra week is added to the end of the session, and we need instructors who can be accommodating * Patience, good communication, and a genuine love of clay **Nice to Have** * **Bilingualism (English and French)** * Prior wheel teaching experience **What We Offer** * A friendly, creative studio community * The opportunity to continue teaching with us in future sessions * Flexible starting hours, with room to grow as programming expands * **Competitive rate of pay based on experience level** * **Studio access outside of class time** **How to Apply** Send your resume and a brief note about your teaching experience and clay background to studiomanager@gloucesterpotteryschool.com by **November 20, 2026**. Please include your availability for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, and links to your work or portfolio if you have them. *Gloucester Pottery School is committed to an inclusive and a