Bilingual Ceramics Instructor (Spanish) - PT

BILINGUAL CERAMICS INSTRUCTOR - CONTINUING EDUCATION (PART-TIME)
DALEY COLLEGE

Daley’s Continuing Education Department is seeking a qualified instructor to teach clay sculpture/ceramics classes to adults and children. In this position, you will have the opportunity to guide students in a creative, collaborative, and safe environment. Instructors must be able to teach this SUMMER 2021, approximately 3 to 6 hours per week, as well as additional time for materials preparation.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach clay sculpture to groups of adults and children in a theme-based, project and Spanish language setting.
• Fire the kilns and maintain an organized system for distributing student projects.
• Implement a hands-on, creative and innovative approach to teaching and ensure that participants are fully engaged and working toward specific goals. Foster confidence, self-expression and creativity.
• Maintain proper supplies of materials needed for classes.
• Adapt the curriculum and training methods to meet students' needs and abilities as necessary. Assist with developing new courses according to department needs.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness and orderliness of the instructional area and any other areas used.
• Monitor participants throughout entire class.
• Know and review safety guidelines and emergency procedures.

Qualifications - External

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience and proficiency with clay and recycled materials sculpture, glazing, and other ceramics techniques.
• Demonstrated experience as accomplished artist and teaching artist, based on public exhibits, portfolio and prior work in academic settings. Minimum five years teaching and/or training experience in ceramics techniques preferred.
• Biliteracy in Spanish and English
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse groups of students and staff.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in CCC!